作为一种定性研究方法的在线论坛：实际问题
An online forum as a qualitative research method: practical issues.
作者信息
Im Eun-Ok, Chee Wonshik
机构信息
School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78701, USA.
出版信息
Nurs Res. 2006 Jul-Aug;55(4):267-73. doi: 10.1097/00006199-200607000-00007.
BACKGROUND
Despite the positive aspects of online forums as a qualitative research method, very little is known on the practical issues involved in using online forums for data collection, especially for a qualitative research project.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to describe the practical issues encountered in implementing an online forum as a qualitative component of a larger study on cancer pain experience.
METHODS
Throughout the study process, the research staff recorded issues ranging from minor technical problems to serious ethical dilemmas as they arose and wrote memos about them. The memos and written records of the discussions were reviewed and analyzed using content analysis.
RESULTS
Two practical issues related to credibility were identified: (a) a high response and retention rate and (b) automatic transcripts. An issue related to dependability was the participants' forgetfulness. The issues related to confirmability were difficulties in theoretical saturation and unstandardized computer and Internet jargon. A security issue related to hacking attempts was noted as well.
DISCUSSION
The analysis of these issues suggests several implications for future researchers who want to use online forums as a qualitative data collection method.
背景
尽管在线论坛作为一种定性研究方法有诸多积极方面，但对于使用在线论坛进行数据收集所涉及的实际问题，尤其是对于一个定性研究项目而言，人们了解甚少。
目的
本研究旨在描述在将在线论坛作为一项关于癌症疼痛体验的大型研究的定性组成部分来实施过程中所遇到的实际问题。
方法
在整个研究过程中，研究人员记录了从轻微技术问题到严重伦理困境等出现的各种问题，并就此撰写了备忘录。使用内容分析法对备忘录和讨论的书面记录进行了审查和分析。
结果
确定了两个与可信度相关的实际问题：（a）高回应率和留存率，以及（b）自动转录本。与可靠性相关的一个问题是参与者的遗忘。与可证实性相关的问题是理论饱和的困难以及未标准化的计算机和互联网术语。还注意到一个与黑客攻击企图相关的安全问题。
讨论
对这些问题的分析为未来希望将在线论坛用作定性数据收集方法的研究人员提出了若干启示。
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