When the field fades : adaptive data collection in a temporary organization during its winding down stage / Juan Liang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Liang, Juan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public-private sector cooperation--Case studies.

Public-private sector cooperation.

Qualitative research--Methodology--Case studies.

Qualitative research.

Disaster relief--New Zealand--Christchurch.

Disaster relief.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2026.

Summary:

This case study draws on a doctoral research project that examines a temporary public–private collaboration formed in the aftermath of a major earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. The original study employed a qualitative case study approach to explore how organizations from different sectors coordinated short-term recovery efforts by creating and maintaining a shared identity. However, entering the field during the final stages of this temporary collaboration presented significant methodological challenges, including limited access to participants, fragmented documentation, and compressed timelines. This case highlights the reality of conducting research in fast-disappearing or time-sensitive contexts and offers practical insights into navigating late entry and adapting flexible data collection methods. Aimed at early-career researchers, this case emphasizes the value of flexibility, reflexivity, and methodological pragmatism. Readers will learn how to approach complex fieldwork settings with limited temporal access and apply adaptive strategies to maintain research rigor under constraints.

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ISBN:

9781036243432

OCLC:

1594888959

Publisher Number:

T300850