In-depth Qualitative Survey: Mass Observation

Description:

Mon 6 June 930 - 1600

This one day workshop will examine methods and analysis of in depth  qualitative survey,  using data collected by Mass Observation as a practical case study. Attendees will use examples from the Mass Observation Archive to reflect on how in depth qualitative data might be used in their research, thinking through  the following areas: what is in depth qualitative survey and what methods can be used to collect data? What kinds of data can it produce and how can these be analysed?

Mass Observation was founded in 1937 to undertake a survey of everyday life in Britain. Using both ethnographic and life writing methods, Mass Observation collected diaries, observational reports, questionnaire responses and ephemera to record daily life until the mid 1950s. In 1981, the project was started again, using a volunteer panel of writers to respond to in depth questionnaires reflecting everyday life in late 20th, early 21st Century UK. The project works with academics from various disciplines to gather data which forms part of the Mass Observation Archive housed at the University of Sussex at The Keep.

Cost:

Students from the universities of City, UEA, Essex, Goldsmiths, Kent, Reading, Roehampton, Royal Holloway, Surrey can book for the discounted price of £10.
All other students pay £30.
External staff £100.

Website and registration:

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/doctoralschool/esrcdtc/training/socialresearchtraining

Region:

South East

Keywords:

Systematic Review, Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Qualitative Approaches (other)

Related publications and presentations:

Systematic Review
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Qualitative Approaches (other)

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