Choices and challenges involved in using longitudinal qualitative multi family member interviews with expectant and new parents /

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...

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Main Author: Gonzales, Laura B. Fitzwater (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.
Series:SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781526440471
1526440474