Instant Messaging: A Novel Means of Facilitating the Participation of Hard-to-Reach Groups in Sensitive Topic Research

Autor/inn/en	Dawson, Jordan; Einion-Waller, Alys; Jones, Deborah
Titel	Instant Messaging: A Novel Means of Facilitating the Participation of Hard-to-Reach Groups in Sensitive Topic Research
Quelle	In: Qualitative Research Journal, 21 (2021) 2, S.206-216 (11 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Dawson, Jordan)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1443-9883
DOI	10.1108/QRJ-06-2020-0061
Schlagwörter	Computer Mediated Communication; Research Methodology; Data Collection; Sexuality; Nonverbal Communication; Validity + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computerkonferenz; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Data capture; Datensammlung; Sexualität; Non-verbal communication; Nonverbale Kommunikation; Gültigkeit
Abstract	Purpose: As society becomes ever more reliant on Internet technology for everyday communications, this paper explores the use of instant messaging (IM) in qualitative research. Discussed within the context of sensitive topic research with potentially hidden and hard-to-reach groups, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the value of adaptive and contemporary research approaches which facilitate participation on the terms of the participant. Design/methodology/approach: Reflecting on the data collection process from the primary authors' PhD research, this paper critically considers some of the issues raised by IM-facilitated at semi-structured interviews. Findings: This paper raises a number of issues, including how the perceived depth of participant response is influenced by their brevity, resultant of the space between parties which allows for considered and concise communication. This disconnect, created by the use of technology, also has implications for the power relations between researcher and participant and the ability to identify the non-verbal cues which communicate emotion and sentiment. Originality/value: This paper highlights that whilst limited in some respects, an IM-facilitated interview provides a unique platform through which hidden and hard-to-reach groups may be empowered to participate in research, which they may usually avoid. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01