The online survey as a qualitative research tool

Fully qualitative surveys, which prioritise qualitative research values, and harness the rich potential of qualitative data, have much to offer qualitative researchers, especially given online delivery options. Yet the method remains underutilised, and there is little in the way of methodological di...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of social research methodology Jg. 24; H. 6; S. 641 - 654
Hauptverfasser: Braun, Virginia, Clarke, Victoria, Boulton, Elicia, Davey, Louise, McEvoy, Charlotte
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Abingdon Routledge 02.11.2021
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Schlagworte:
Data Analysis
Disclosure
Dominance
Internet
Interviews
Online Surveys
Participation
Polls & surveys
Qualitative paradigm
Qualitative Research
qualitative survey
question design
research design
Research methodology
Research Tools
Sample Size
Social Science Research
Test Construction
Test Length
thematic analysis
ISSN:1364-5579, 1464-5300
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Zusammenfassung:Fully qualitative surveys, which prioritise qualitative research values, and harness the rich potential of qualitative data, have much to offer qualitative researchers, especially given online delivery options. Yet the method remains underutilised, and there is little in the way of methodological discussion of qualitative surveys. Underutilisation and limited methodological discussion perhaps reflect the dominance of interviewing in qualitative research, and (misplaced) assumptions about qualitative survey data lacking depth. By discussing our experiences of developing online surveys as a tool for qualitative research, we seek to challenge preconceptions about qualitative surveys, and to demonstrate that qualitative surveys are an exciting, flexible method with numerous applications, and advantages for researchers and participants alike. We offer an overview and practical design information, illustrated with examples from some of our studies.
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ISSN:1364-5579
1464-5300
DOI:10.1080/13645579.2020.1805550