Jacelon Cynthia S, Imperio Kristal
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA.
Qual Health Res. 2005 Sep;15(7):991-7. doi: 10.1177/1049732305278603.
Solicited participant diaries are an excellent source of data that has not been given sufficient attention as a data collection strategy for qualitative research. In a recent grounded theory study designed to explore strategies used by older adults to manage their chronic health problems, solicited diaries, when combined with an initial and follow-up interview, provided a rich source of data about day-to-day activities of participants. There were three options for maintaining the diary: written, audiotaped, or telephone conversation. The solicited diaries were guided by a set of open-ended questions designed to encourage participants to focus on daily activities and reflect on their values. The authors provide examples of data from participant diaries and suggestions for incorporating solicited participant diaries into data collection strategies for qualitative research.
征集参与者日记是一种出色的数据来源，但作为定性研究的数据收集策略，它尚未得到足够的重视。在最近一项旨在探索老年人管理慢性健康问题所采用策略的扎根理论研究中，征集日记与初次访谈和后续访谈相结合，提供了有关参与者日常活动的丰富数据来源。记录日记有三种方式：书面记录、录音或电话交谈。征集日记由一系列开放式问题引导，旨在鼓励参与者关注日常活动并反思自己的价值观。作者提供了参与者日记中的数据示例，以及将征集参与者日记纳入定性研究数据收集策略的建议。
