Researching children’s lifeworlds through an innovative case study methodology
Purpose By integrating diverse data sources, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of the children’s experiences, perspectives and social interactions. Design/methodology/approach This article describes the development and application of a novel mixed-method approach to researching children’s lifeworlds. The study employs a combination of qualitative interviews, observational techniques and quantitative measures to comprehensively explore the multifaceted aspects of children’s lifeworlds. Findings Our findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge in childhood studies and inform the design of more responsive and contextually relevant interventions for the well-being of children in various settings. Research limitations/implications No research limitations or implications were evident in this research. Originality/value This article has demonstrated an innovative approach to investigate children’s lifeworlds through integrating qualitative interviews, observation methods and qualitative measures. Through this comprehensive approach, it provided the means to delve into the intricate dimensions of children’s lifeworlds.
Authors
- Elise Waghorn (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6110-3845)
- Nicola Yelland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3096-5845)
Institutions
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (AU)
- RMIT University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Qualitative Research Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1108/qrj-08-2024-0169
- Primary Topic
- Children's Rights and Participation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00