Using diaries for social research

by Alaszewski, Andy

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Full title :Using diaries for social research / Andy Alaszewski.

Summary

In this accessible and lucid introductory text, Andy Alaszewski considers the analysis of diaries as a distinctive research technique in its own right. Nothing has previously covered this area in single-volume format, but the timely emergence of Using diaries for social research recognizes the increased interest in and relevance of diary methodology within social research teaching. Effectively combining theory, history and methodology, Alaszewski begins by discussing how diary keeping has developed; outlining the key features of the medium and examining the ways in which diaries have been and can be used for social research. He describes how suitable diaries and diarists can be identified by the researcher and, once found, how these diaries can be structured to generate research material. Finally, the researcher is taken through the analysis stage; examining statistical techniques, content-analysis and structure-analysis as effective methods of investigating diary texts. This introductory student guide is an essential text for anyone involved in the area of social or historical research and for those working in the narrative tradition.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2006.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):SAGE
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2006.

The Physical Object

Description:vii, 136 pages ; : 25 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0761972900, 9780761972907, 0761972919, 9780761972914
oclc:ocm61878717
LC Classification:H62
Dewey Decimal:300.72

Introduction -- The development and use of diaries -- Researching diaries -- Getting started: finding diarists and diaries -- Collecting the data: diaries, guidelines and support -- Analyzing diaries: numbers, content and structure -- Conclusion: exploiting the potential of research diaries.

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