Consenting, Interviewing, and Data Management for Qualitative Studies in a Technological Age

Presenter Information

Quetina L. Howell Mrs.Follow

Location

DeSantis Room 1048

Format Type

Plenary

Format Type

Workshop

Start Date

17-1-2020 2:15 PM

End Date

17-1-2020 3:05 PM

Abstract

In an era where technology has infiltrated the day-to-day operations of human life, it is essential that qualitative researchers stay abreast of the technological trends and advances which will assist in meeting the demands and needs of potential participants. Social media gives qualitative researchers the ability to carry out their research in a personal, less stringent, yet more immediate fashion (Campuzano, Storberg-Walker, & Werner, 2017). In today’s society where millennials are expected to make up more than 50% of the work environment, it is essential that qualitative researchers have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet the needs of this diverse group of adults. Although most researchers are aware of and often utilize social media platforms for personal use, there remains a lack of understanding regarding the ethical issues of using social media (Lunnay, Borlagdan, McNaughton, & Ward, 2015). The purpose of this presentation is to discuss specific strategies, trends, and methods that would assist qualitative researchers in being able to expand their reach in terms of participant recruitment, interviewing, and obtaining consent through social media platforms and technology. In addition, the presentation will also include information on data management in social media platforms. The presenter will create a clear picture as to how researchers can successfully utilize social media and technology to carry out their research study without the fear of breaking ethical boundaries.

Keywords

social media, qualitative research, ethics, consenting, interviewing, data management, technology, social medial platforms

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Consenting, Interviewing, and Data Management for Qualitative Studies in a Technological Age

DeSantis Room 1048

In an era where technology has infiltrated the day-to-day operations of human life, it is essential that qualitative researchers stay abreast of the technological trends and advances which will assist in meeting the demands and needs of potential participants. Social media gives qualitative researchers the ability to carry out their research in a personal, less stringent, yet more immediate fashion (Campuzano, Storberg-Walker, & Werner, 2017). In today’s society where millennials are expected to make up more than 50% of the work environment, it is essential that qualitative researchers have the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitude to meet the needs of this diverse group of adults. Although most researchers are aware of and often utilize social media platforms for personal use, there remains a lack of understanding regarding the ethical issues of using social media (Lunnay, Borlagdan, McNaughton, & Ward, 2015). The purpose of this presentation is to discuss specific strategies, trends, and methods that would assist qualitative researchers in being able to expand their reach in terms of participant recruitment, interviewing, and obtaining consent through social media platforms and technology. In addition, the presentation will also include information on data management in social media platforms. The presenter will create a clear picture as to how researchers can successfully utilize social media and technology to carry out their research study without the fear of breaking ethical boundaries.