Qualitative Longitudinal Methods
Researching Implementation and Change
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Mary Lynne Derrington’s Qualitative Longitudinal Methods: Researching Implementation and Change addresses the use of the qualitative longitudinal methods, their unique methodological features, and the challenges and benefits to this approach. This short supplemental text uses examples of published studies, and the author’s own stories and examples, to show application of the concepts. A chapter on how to prepare a manuscript for publication concentrates on the distinctive aspects of publishing longitudinal studies. The book will be useful to those researching change and its impact on organizations and individuals resulting from the implementation of programs and policies.
Contents
Preface
- Why I Wrote This Book
- Organization of the Book
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Reviewers to Acknowledge
Reviewers to Acknowledge
About the Author
- Chapter 1. The Benefits and Challenges of Longitudinal Qualitative Studies
- Describing Longitudinal Research
- Qualitative Basics: A Review
- The Value of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- The Challenges of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 2. Designing Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Design Basics in Qualitative Research
- Expansion of the Basic Design
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 3. Building on Qualitative Research With a Longitudinal Design
- Historical Studies
- Trend Studies
- Ethnography
- Autoethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Case Studies
- Combined Methodologies and Methods
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 4. Perspectives on the Two-Way Research Relationship
- Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships With Participants
- Giving Back to Participants
- Ethical Considerations and Dilemmas
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 5. Management of Longitudinal Data Throughout a Study
- Keeping Coding Timely and Ongoing
- Effective Organization
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 6. Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Approaches to Data Analysis
- Visual Representations
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 7. Preparing a Longitudinal Study for Publication
- Digging Deeply for Meaning
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Legacies, Lessons, and Change
- Leaving a Legacy
- Learning From a Diary of Lessons
- Checklist of Lessons
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
References
References
Appendix: Picturing Policy Implementation: An Ethnography of a Local Network, A Case Study by Pam Carter
Appendix: Picturing Policy Implementation: An Ethnography of a Local Network, A Case Study by Pam Carter
Index
Index
Additional materials
Description
Mary Lynne Derrington’s Qualitative Longitudinal Methods: Researching Implementation and Change addresses the use of the qualitative longitudinal methods, their unique methodological features, and the challenges and benefits to this approach. This short supplemental text uses examples of published studies, and the author’s own stories and examples, to show application of the concepts. A chapter on how to prepare a manuscript for publication concentrates on the distinctive aspects of publishing longitudinal studies. The book will be useful to those researching change and its impact on organizations and individuals resulting from the implementation of programs and policies.
Contents
Preface
- Why I Wrote This Book
- Organization of the Book
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Reviewers to Acknowledge
Reviewers to Acknowledge
About the Author
- Chapter 1. The Benefits and Challenges of Longitudinal Qualitative Studies
- Describing Longitudinal Research
- Qualitative Basics: A Review
- The Value of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- The Challenges of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 2. Designing Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Design Basics in Qualitative Research
- Expansion of the Basic Design
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 3. Building on Qualitative Research With a Longitudinal Design
- Historical Studies
- Trend Studies
- Ethnography
- Autoethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Case Studies
- Combined Methodologies and Methods
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 4. Perspectives on the Two-Way Research Relationship
- Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships With Participants
- Giving Back to Participants
- Ethical Considerations and Dilemmas
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 5. Management of Longitudinal Data Throughout a Study
- Keeping Coding Timely and Ongoing
- Effective Organization
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 6. Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Approaches to Data Analysis
- Visual Representations
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 7. Preparing a Longitudinal Study for Publication
- Digging Deeply for Meaning
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Legacies, Lessons, and Change
- Leaving a Legacy
- Learning From a Diary of Lessons
- Checklist of Lessons
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
References
References
Appendix: Picturing Policy Implementation: An Ethnography of a Local Network, A Case Study by Pam Carter
Appendix: Picturing Policy Implementation: An Ethnography of a Local Network, A Case Study by Pam Carter
Index
Index
Additional materials
Reviews
Qualitative Longitudinal Methods
Researching Implementation and Change
November 2018 | 128 pages | Sage US
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Mary Lynne Derrington’s Qualitative Longitudinal Methods: Researching Implementation and Change addresses the use of the qualitative longitudinal methods, their unique methodological features, and the challenges and benefits to this approach. This short supplemental text uses examples of published studies, and the author’s own stories and examples, to show application of the concepts. A chapter on how to prepare a manuscript for publication concentrates on the distinctive aspects of publishing longitudinal studies. The book will be useful to those researching change and its impact on organizations and individuals resulting from the implementation of programs and policies.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Why I Wrote This Book
- Organization of the Book
- Acknowledgements
- Reviewers to Acknowledge
- About the Author
- Chapter 1. The Benefits and Challenges of Longitudinal Qualitative Studies
- Describing Longitudinal Research
- Qualitative Basics: A Review
- The Value of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- The Challenges of Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 2. Designing Qualitative Longitudinal Studies
- Design Basics in Qualitative Research
- Expansion of the Basic Design
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 3. Building on Qualitative Research With a Longitudinal Design
- Historical Studies
- Trend Studies
- Ethnography
- Autoethnography
- Grounded Theory
- Case Studies
- Combined Methodologies and Methods
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 4. Perspectives on the Two-Way Research Relationship
- Balancing Personal and Professional Relationships With Participants
- Giving Back to Participants
- Ethical Considerations and Dilemmas
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 5. Management of Longitudinal Data Throughout a Study
- Keeping Coding Timely and Ongoing
- Effective Organization
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 6. Longitudinal Data Analysis
- Approaches to Data Analysis
- Visual Representations
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 7. Preparing a Longitudinal Study for Publication
- Digging Deeply for Meaning
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- Chapter 8. Conclusion: Legacies, Lessons, and Change
- Leaving a Legacy
- Learning From a Diary of Lessons
- Checklist of Lessons
- Chapter Summary
- Reflection Questions and Application Activities
- References
- Appendix: Picturing Policy Implementation: An Ethnography of a Local Network, A Case Study by Pam Carter
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
“Dr. Derrington covers an area that's often hard to cover, and she does it succinctly and clearly and rigorously. That's what we need in qualitative research endeavors. Instead of spending time apologizing that our methods are not quantitative, spend more time explaining what is we do as qualitative researchers. Derrington communicates it well!”
Tim Atkinson, University of Central Arkansas
“The material presented in the book provides information to qualitative researchers interested in conducting longitudinal studies. The information helps researchers build on their qualitative research skills.”
Lydia Kyei-Blankson, Illinois State University
“This book explores the intricacies of longitudinal qualitative research. It shares many of the pragmatic concerns centered in this research method. The author provides numerous examples to make this text come alive and provide models for researchers.”
Diane Barone, University of Nevada, Reno
“Mary Lynne Derrington provides clarity of purpose and intent about longitudinal research methods and approaches in a way that supports examining change over time. This is a book that I will use and recommend to others.”
Sally J. Zepeda, University of Georgia