Applying a Mindfulness Practice to Qualitative Data Collection

Applying a Behavioural Simulation for the Collection of Data

To collect real-time data as opposed to retrospective data requires new methodological traits. One possibility is the use of behavioral simulations that synthesize the self-administered questionnaire, experimental designs, role-playing and scenarios. Supported by Web technology this new data collection methodology proves itself valid and with high appeal to respondents.

Innovative Data Collection Strategies in Qualitative Research

This article provides an innovative meta-framework comprising strategies designed to guide qualitative data collection in the 21st century. We present a meta-framework comprising strategies for collecting data from interviews, focus groups, observations, and documents/material culture. We present a template for collecting nonverbal data during interviews and discuss the concept of debriefing th...

Qualitative Research: Data Collection, Analysis, and Management.

Qualitative Data Collection, Analysis and Presentation: A Theoretical Overview

This paper explains the significance of the interpretive approach in the regime of qualitative research which underscores the search of the meanings in human cultures and subjectivities in the human behavior. Its overall emphasis has been on the processes, stages, and goals of conventional ethnographic research, qualitative data analysis and their presentation in the academic and professional r...

Monitoring mindfulness practice quality: an important consideration in mindfulness practice.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an experientially based group intervention empirically supported to reduce psychological symptomology. Although MBSR has shown to be an effective intervention, little is known about which facets of the intervention are important in producing positive outcomes. This study tested several aspects of mindfulness practice (total practice duration, practic...