Choices and challenges involved in using longitudinal qualitative multi family member interviews with expectant and new parents / Laura B. Fitzwater Gonzales.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gonzales, Laura B. Fitzwater, author.

Series:

SAGE Research Methods. Cases.

SAGE Research Methods. Cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parents--Interviews.

Parents.

Longitudinal method.

Qualitative research--Methodology.

Qualitative research.

Families--Interviews.

Families.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.

Summary:

In this case study, I describe in detail two main aspects of my research project in which I conducted longitudinal qualitative multi family member interviews with expectant and new parents. The first aspect involves planning the research design, as it combined multiple design elements, which I liken to pieces of a puzzle. I discuss the decisions I made regarding conducting longitudinal qualitative interviews while also involving multiple family members. The second aspect I describe involves the practical lessons I learned in doing this type of research, especially because my research timeline revolved mainly around an event that was out of my control: the birth of a baby. I discuss the challenges I faced with recruiting and retaining participants for a longitudinal multi family member study. I also discuss the ethical dilemma I faced in preserving participants' confidentiality. I encourage other researchers to consider these issues when planning their own research projects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-5264-4047-4

9781526440471

OCLC:

1023830232