Researching children’s lifeworlds through an innovative case study methodology
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12645794 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elise Waghorn (0000-0001-6110-3845, RMIT University, corresponding author), Nicola Yelland (0000-0002-3096-5845, The University of Melbourne) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-10 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Research Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1443-9883 • E-ISSN: 1448-0980 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/qrj-08-2024-0169 |
| OpenAlex | W4405217438 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 28 |
Purpose By integrating diverse data sources, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of the children’s experiences, perspectives and social interactions. Design/methodology/approach This article describes the development and application of a novel mixed-method approach to researching children’s lifeworlds. The study employs a combination of qualitative interviews, observational techniques and quantitative measures to comprehensively explore the multifaceted aspects of children’s lifeworlds. Findings Our findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge in childhood studies and inform the design of more responsive and contextually relevant interventions for the well-being of children in various settings. Research limitations/implications No research limitations or implications were evident in this research. Originality/value This article has demonstrated an innovative approach to investigate children’s lifeworlds through integrating qualitative interviews, observation methods and qualitative measures. Through this comprehensive approach, it provided the means to delve into the intricate dimensions of children’s lifeworlds
Management science · Observational methods in psychology · Observational study · Originality · Political science · Project commissioning · Psychological intervention · Publishing · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Children's Rights and Participation · Computer Science · Early Childhood Education and Development · Engineering · Medicine · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |