Collecting Qualitative Data – Part I: Journal as a method: experience, rationale and limitations

Anthony G Tuckett
School of Nursing, The University of Queensland, QLD

Don E Stewart
Associate Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove QLD

PP: 104

Abstract

This article discusses the experience, rationale for and limitations of the journal, namely – research participant's personal journal and the researcher's field journal as a method for collecting qualitative data. Numerous strengths are proposed for and limitations are countered in the use of the journal as a method.

This methods paper is aimed at nursing academics, authors and nursing students interested in the practical reality of research but who are also mindful of the necessity for rigour. A second paper will discuss the experience, rationale for and limitations of the group discussion as a suitable method for collecting qualitative data.

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Keywords

method, personal journal, field journal, qualitative research

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