Methodological considerations in the use of audio diaries in work psychology: Adding to the qualitative toolkit

Sarah Crozier, Catherine Cassell

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Abstract

The use of longitudinal methodology as a means of capturing the intricacies in complex organizational phenomena is well documented, and many different research strategies for longitudinal designs have been put forward from both a qualitative and quantitative stance. This study explores a specific emergent qualitative methodology, audio diaries, and assesses their utility for work psychology research drawing on the findings from a four-stage study addressing transient working patterns and stress in UK temporary workers. Specifically, we explore some important methodological, analytical and technical issues for practitioners and researchers who seek to use these methods and explain how this type of methodology has much to offer when studying stress and affective experiences at work. We provide support for the need to implement pluralistic and complementary methodological approaches in unearthing the depth in sense-making and assert their capacity to further illuminate the process orientation of stress.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)396-419
JournalJournal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology
Volume89
Issue number2
Early online date31 Jul 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 May 2016

Keywords

  • audio diaries
  • qualitative
  • stress

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