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Using diaries to collect data in phenomenological research
1Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, England.
Background:
Collecting data in phenomenological research can be difficult and an often under-explored area of data collection is the use of diaries.
Aim:
To enable the reader to understand how diaries can be used to collect data in phenomenological research.
Discussion:
The author discusses how diaries can provide unadulterated insight into a phenomenon.
Conclusion:
Diaries can be useful to gain a personal insight into a phenomenon.
Implications For Practice:
Diaries can be a challenge for those maintaining them, but offer a personal insight which can be useful as a data collection method and also cathartic for the participant.
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