Strengths and Limitations of an
Online Qualitative Survey in Times
of Social Crisis: Example of the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Strengths and Limitations of an
Online Qualitative Survey in Times
of Social Crisis: Example of the
COVID-19 Pandemic
Author(s): Beata Bielska, Katarzyna Kalinowska, Sylwia Męcfal, Adrianna SurmiakSubject(s): Methodology and research technology, Applied Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: (Online) Qualitative Survey (OQS); (Quali- tative) Questionnaire; Open-Ended Questions; Non-Standardized Qual- itative Written Accounts; COVID-19 Pandemic;
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to argue that an online qualitative survey (OQS) is a useful re-search technique that is feasible to apply during a social crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. AnOQS has an unclear status in the spectrum of research techniques, as it combines features of quan-titative and qualitative research, and there is little recognition in the literature of its advantages anddisadvantages in the context of other research techniques used during a social crisis. We describeour research experiences of using this technique and the experiences of our survey participants. Wealso compare the strengths and limitations of using an OQS during the COVID-19 pandemic againstother techniques used at the time.
Journal: Qualitative Sociology Review
- Issue Year: 20/2024
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 78-100
- Page Count: 23
- Language: English
