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Exploring the methodological challenges of using participant-produced digital video diaries in Antarctica

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posted on 2023-05-19, 16:37 authored by Meredith NashMeredith Nash, Robyn MooreRobyn Moore
Technological advancements have created new methods for conducting research. In this article, we explore the benefits and challenges of using participant-produced video diaries as a research method in a remote environment. Participant-produced video diaries provide rich ethnographic data of lived experiences. Moreover, video diaries allow data collection without researchers needing to be physically present, which facilitates research in remote locations. Therefore, we chose video diaries as one method of data collection for our study of a leadership programme for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine conducted in Antarctica. However, the remote location of this study raised methodological challenges beyond the routine issues associated with video diaries. In this article, we critically reflect on these challenges, highlighting implications for using participant-produced video diaries in other remote settings.

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Publication title

Sociological Research Online

Volume

23

Pagination

589-605

ISSN

1360-7804

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Sage Publications Ltd

Place of publication

6 Bonhill Street, London, England, Ec2A 4Pu

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© The Author(s) 2018

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