Qualitative Research Studies Online: Using Prompted Weekly Journal Entries During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: Solicited journal entries are a qualitative research method with a fairly strong tradition in sociological research and particularly in qualitative health research. However, the practices and strengths associated with solicited journal entries have not been explored as frequently or comprehensively as more conventional qualitative research methods, such as interviews. During the COVID-19 pandemic we carried out two online studies employing solicited written journal entries and photos. One study focused on pregnancy and health care experiences during the pandemic and the other on everyday life while working from home due to public health restrictions. Here, we discuss solicited online journal entries as a qualitative method and reflect on the strengths and challenges we encountered, includi

SUBMITTER: Rudrum S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9014354 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature