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A Systematic Methodology for Preserving the Whole in Large-Scale Qualitative-Temporal Research.

Authors :
Hoeber, Orland
Snelgrove, Ryan
Hoeber, Larena
Wood, Laura
Source :
Journal of Sport Management; Jul2017, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p387-400, 14p, 3 Color Photographs, 2 Charts, 3 Graphs
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Large-scale qualitative-temporal research faces significant data management and analysis challenges due to the size and the textual and temporal nature of the datasets. We propose a systematic methodology that employs visual exploration to produce a purposive sample of a much larger collection of data, followed by a combination of thematic analysis and visualization. This method allows for the preservation of the whole, producing thematic timelines that can be used to elucidate a narrative of incidents or issues as they unfold. We present a step-by-step guide for this methodology and a comprehensive example from the domain of social media analysis to illustrate how it can be used to reveal interesting temporal patterns among tweets relevant to a noteworthy incident. The approach is useful in sport management, particularly for research related to fan behavior, critical incident management, and media framing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08884773
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Sport Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124049906
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/jsm.2016-0278