Engaging women who are homeless in community-based research using emerging qualitative data collection techniques.

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Title:	Engaging women who are homeless in community-based research using emerging qualitative data collection techniques.
Authors:	Walsh CA (AUTHOR), Rutherford G (AUTHOR), Kuzmak N (AUTHOR)
Source:	International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches. Dec2010, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p192-205. 14p.
Subject Terms:	Qualitative research, Health education, Acquisition of data, Interviewing, Homeless persons, Digital storytelling, Public health, Equipment & supplies
Abstract:	Increasingly qualitative research uses novel and multiple data collection methods, many of which have not been adequately documented or evaluated. This paper reviews the application of qualitative interviewing and emerging research data collection methods (photovoice, digital storytelling, design charrette and poetry) both individually and collectively in contributing to the understanding of home among homeless women. We will describe each method, present example results, comment on its success in contributing to one of the major themes of the study - characteristics of home - and offer suggestions to improve the method. Our fi ndings suggest that multiple data collection methods which engage participants in different ways may be suitable for vulnerable populations, as they support participant expression and encourage diverse perspectives. This process could be used in other settings such as public health, clinical practice, or health education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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URL:	57821911
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	Increasingly qualitative research uses novel and multiple data collection methods, many of which have not been adequately documented or evaluated. This paper reviews the application of qualitative interviewing and emerging research data collection methods (photovoice, digital storytelling, design charrette and poetry) both individually and collectively in contributing to the understanding of home among homeless women. We will describe each method, present example results, comment on its success in contributing to one of the major themes of the study - characteristics of home - and offer suggestions to improve the method. Our fi ndings suggest that multiple data collection methods which engage participants in different ways may be suitable for vulnerable populations, as they support participant expression and encourage diverse perspectives. This process could be used in other settings such as public health, clinical practice, or health education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	18340806
DOI:	10.5172/mra.2010.4.3.192