The promise and problems of video diaries: building on current research
Author
Jones, Robyn
Fonesca, J.
De Martin Silva, Luciana
Davies, G.
Morgan, Kevin
Mesquita, Isabel
Date
2014-07-21Acceptance date
2014-06-23
Type
Article
Publisher
Taylor and Francis
ISSN
2159-6778
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The purpose of this paper was to further explore the use of video diaries as a research method. Specifically, the principal objective was to detail and deconstruct the use of video diaries in relation to some of the claims made on their behalf, particularly those related to participant voice, empowerment and spontaneity. The paper is presented through the illustration of a longitudinal case study into undergraduate sports coaching students’ learning and identity, in which video diaries were used alongside participant reflective logs and focus group interviews. Building on previous work, the findings give credence to an increasingly problematic conceptualisation of data derived from video diaries. Here, the claimed spontaneous and empowering nature of such diaries is questioned in light of the substantial role adopted by researchers to secure their production. The findings, however, also point to the realistic use of such methods which require careful consideration of context, and to being the principal, as opposed to a complementary, research means within any given study.
Journal/conference proceeding
Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health;
Citation
Jones, R.L., Fonseca, J., De Martin Silva, L., Davies, G., Morgan, K. and Mesquita, I. (2015) 'The promise and problems of video diaries: building on current research', Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 7(3), pp.395-410. DOI: 10.1080/2159676X.2014.938687.
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Article published in Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health on 21 July 2014, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2014.938687.
Sponsorship
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
This work was supported by the FEDER (European Social Fund) through the Operational Programme for Competitiveness Factors (COMPETE) and by FCT (Foundation for Science and Technology) [PTDC/DES/120681/2010 – FCOMP-01-0124-FEDER-020047, SFRH/BD/81006/2011].
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