Series foreword
1 The development of diary techniques for research
Introduction
Differences between unsolicited and solicited diaries
Solicited diaries as part of researcher's toolkit
What insights are provided through diary
method as a data source?
Researching this book
2 Engaging with diary techniques
Introduction
Why use diary methods?
From structured to unstructured approaches
in solicited diary methods
Using sensory and audiovisual approaches
to diary recording
Mixed methods approaches
Engaging with diary techniques - what are the
questions to consider?
3 Practical issues with diary techniques:
Design and analysis
Introduction
Designing studies using diary techniques -
what are the practicalities?
Taking a structured, semi-structured or unstructured
approach to diary design
Issues of completion and submission of diary data
Dealing with variation and missing
data in diary completion
Analysing diary data
4 The rise of technology and its influences
on diary methods
Introduction
Technological trends in diary-based research
Research areas where technologies are embraced
or have potential application
Questions to consider before using technology
Conclusion
5 Exploring issues of participation, control and ethics
Introduction
Using diary method in a participatory way: Building
equitable relations
The positive effects of diary keeping
The negative effects of diary keeping
Using diary method cautiously and
flexibly with 'vulnerable' populations
Ethical considerations with diary method
Conclusion
6 Methodological issues and future directions
Summarizing the strengths and limitations of
diary techniques
