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Area of Science:

  • Ethnography
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Understanding subjective experience is crucial for various fields.
  • Traditional methods often lack detailed insights into individual activities and decision-making processes.
  • There is a need for methods that can capture the nuances of tacit knowledge and daily practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the Subjective Evidence Based Ethnography (SEBE) method.
  • To demonstrate the application of SEBE in analyzing professional practices and daily life.
  • To highlight SEBE's utility as an exploratory technique complementing traditional research approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Subjective Evidence Based Ethnography (SEBE) utilizes First Person Perspective (FPP) digital recordings.
  • Analytic Replay Interviews (RIW) are conducted with participants based on FPP recordings.
  • SEBE facilitates a detailed, step-by-step understanding of activities, goals, and decision-making.

Main Results:

  • SEBE enabled the modeling of professional activities, identifying expert tacit knowledge, and risky practices in nuclear power-plant operators.
  • The method provided detailed insights into how Polish mothers manage their eating and drinking habits while caring for children.
  • SEBE revealed the "how" behind behavioral changes, complementing aggregate-level data from other research techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Subjective Evidence Based Ethnography (SEBE) is an effective method for accessing and analyzing subjective experiences.
  • SEBE offers valuable applications in know-how transfer, professional practice analysis, and understanding daily routines.
  • SEBE serves as a powerful exploratory tool, enriching qualitative and quantitative research findings.