scispace - formally typeset
Journal ArticleDOI

Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method

Glenn A. Bowen
- 03 Aug 2009 - 
- Vol. 9, Iss: 2, pp 27-40
TLDR
The nature and forms of documents are described, the advantages and limitations of document analysis are outlined, and specific examples of the use of documents in the research process are offered.
Abstract
This article examines the function of documents as a data source in qualitative research and discusses document analysis procedure in the context of actual research experiences. Targeted to research novices, the article takes a nuts‐and‐bolts approach to document analysis. It describes the nature and forms of documents, outlines the advantages and limitations of document analysis, and offers specific examples of the use of documents in the research process. The application of document analysis to a grounded theory study is illustrated.

read more

Citations
More filters
Journal ArticleDOI

From ‘hollow-eyed pixies’ to ‘team of adults’: media portrayals of Olympic women’s gymnastics before and after an increased minimum age policy

TL;DR: In this paper, the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) increased the minimum age eligibility policy for Olympic gymnasts from 15 to 16 in 1997 in an attempt to shift media perceptions of the sport in a more positive direction, lengthen gymnasts' careers, and prevent injuries and burnout.

Koulutuksen tasa-arvon muuttuvat merkitykset: Kasvatussosiologian vuosikirja 1

TL;DR: Martti Minkkinen as mentioned in this paper sai niin Suomessa kuin muissakin Pohjoismaissa 1950ja -60-luvuilta lähtien yhteiskuntapoliittisen tehtävän toimia ”suurena tasa-arvoistajana”.
Journal ArticleDOI

Creating and disseminating a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program: experience from the Veterans Health Administration

TL;DR: Comparing high and low uptake programs, readiness for implementation, planning, and engaging champions and opinion leaders were key to success, and consistent and supportive leadership are critical elements to getting HBCR programs up and running and sustaining programs over time.
Journal ArticleDOI

Technical pathways to deep decarbonization in cities: Eight best practice case studies of transformational climate mitigation

TL;DR: In this article , the authors quantitatively analyzes eight local government deep decarbonization plans of cities that range in size from eight thousand to nine million people, while also considering the impacts of the population size and the national context.
Dissertation

Videogames, distinction and subject-English: new paradigms for pedagogy

TL;DR: The study found that the inclusion of videogames in subject-English provided the material for rich, rigorous and authentic learning experiences, and presented a Framework for Videogame Literacies in Subject-English which synthesises the relationship concerning past and present approaches to textual study in the subject.
References
More filters
Book

Case Study Research: Design and Methods

Robert K. Yin
TL;DR: In this article, buku ini mencakup lebih dari 50 studi kasus, memberikan perhatian untuk analisis kuantitatif, membahas lebah lengkap penggunaan desain metode campuran penelitian, and termasuk wawasan metodologi baru.
Book

Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research

TL;DR: The Discovery of Grounded Theory as mentioned in this paper is a book about the discovery of grounded theories from data, both substantive and formal, which is a major task confronting sociologists and is understandable to both experts and laymen.
Book

Basics of qualitative research : techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory

TL;DR: Theoretical Foundations and Practical Considerations for Getting Started and Techniques for Achieving Theoretical Integration are presented.
Journal ArticleDOI

Qualitative Evaluation And Research Methods

TL;DR: The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry Theoretical Orientations Particularly Appropriate Qualitative Applications as mentioned in this paper, and Qualitative Interviewing: Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation Enhancing the quality and credibility of qualitative analysis and interpretation.
Trending Questions (3)
Document analysis as a qualitative research method

Document analysis is described as a qualitative research method in the paper. It is discussed in terms of its advantages, limitations, and specific examples of its use in the research process.

Document Analysis as Qualitative Research Method

Document analysis is a qualitative research method that is efficient and cost-effective, making it a popular choice when collecting new data is not feasible.

Document analysis as a qualitative research method

Document analysis is described as a qualitative research method in the paper. It is discussed in terms of its advantages, limitations, and specific examples of its use in the research process.