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Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights

The integration of technology into qualitative research has introduced transformative opportunities and challenges, prompting researchers to evaluate traditional methods against technology-based approaches. This article examines the strengths, limitations,and effectiveness of these met...

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Main Authors: Lee, Khuan, Jamil, Nurul Akma, Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain, Muda, Siti Mariam
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Language:English
Published: SOTVI - Society of Visual Informatics 2024
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RT Nursing
RT24 Nursing writing
RT50.5 Computer applications. Nursing informatics
RT89 Specialities in nursing
Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/117492/8/117492_Bridging%20the%20gap.pdf
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spelling my.iium.irep.1174922025-01-02T02:27:01Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/117492/ Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights Lee, Khuan Jamil, Nurul Akma Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain Muda, Siti Mariam RT Nursing RT24 Nursing writing RT50.5 Computer applications. Nursing informatics RT89 Specialities in nursing The integration of technology into qualitative research has introduced transformative opportunities and challenges, prompting researchers to evaluate traditional methods against technology-based approaches. This article examines the strengths, limitations,and effectiveness of these methods, focusing on participant recruitment, interview conduction, and transcription processes. Drawing on researchers’ experiences from two qualitative projects involving breastfeeding mothers, this article compares traditional face-to-face interviews with online methods using platforms such as Zoom and Facebook. The findings reveal that while face-to-face interviews enable deeper interaction and contextual insights, they are logistically demanding and time-intensive. In contrast, technology-based methods enhance accessibility and efficiency, particularly for dispersed populations, yet may compromise non-verbal cues and transcription accuracy. Automated transcription tools, though time-saving, often fail to capture linguistic nuances, requiring manual verification for rigorous analysis. This article concludes that a hybrid approach leveraging the strengths of both methods ensures comprehensive data collection. Best practices for using technology in qualitative research are proposed to ensure the richness and contextual depth of the data while leveraging the benefits of modern tools. SOTVI - Society of Visual Informatics 2024-12-30 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/117492/8/117492_Bridging%20the%20gap.pdf Lee, Khuan and Jamil, Nurul Akma and Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain and Muda, Siti Mariam (2024) Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights. Jurnal Ilmiah Teknologi Sistem Informasi, 5 (4). pp. 193-198. ISSN 2722-4619 E-ISSN 2722-4600 https://jurnal-itsi.org/index.php/jitsi/article/view/301 10.62527/jitsi.5.4.301
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RT50.5 Computer applications. Nursing informatics
RT89 Specialities in nursing
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Lee, Khuan
Jamil, Nurul Akma
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Muda, Siti Mariam
Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights
description The integration of technology into qualitative research has introduced transformative opportunities and challenges, prompting researchers to evaluate traditional methods against technology-based approaches. This article examines the strengths, limitations,and effectiveness of these methods, focusing on participant recruitment, interview conduction, and transcription processes. Drawing on researchers’ experiences from two qualitative projects involving breastfeeding mothers, this article compares traditional face-to-face interviews with online methods using platforms such as Zoom and Facebook. The findings reveal that while face-to-face interviews enable deeper interaction and contextual insights, they are logistically demanding and time-intensive. In contrast, technology-based methods enhance accessibility and efficiency, particularly for dispersed populations, yet may compromise non-verbal cues and transcription accuracy. Automated transcription tools, though time-saving, often fail to capture linguistic nuances, requiring manual verification for rigorous analysis. This article concludes that a hybrid approach leveraging the strengths of both methods ensures comprehensive data collection. Best practices for using technology in qualitative research are proposed to ensure the richness and contextual depth of the data while leveraging the benefits of modern tools.
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author Lee, Khuan
Jamil, Nurul Akma
Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain
Muda, Siti Mariam
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Jamil, Nurul Akma
Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain
Muda, Siti Mariam
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title Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights
title_short Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights
title_full Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights
title_fullStr Bridging the gap: a researcher’s journey from traditional qualitative methods to tech-driven insights
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publisher SOTVI - Society of Visual Informatics
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