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AOM PDW: Digital Data / Digital Contexts: Advancing the Possibilities of Qualitative Research

  • 1.  AOM PDW: Digital Data / Digital Contexts: Advancing the Possibilities of Qualitative Research

    Posted 06-15-2021 19:10

    Digital Data / Digital Contexts: Advancing the Possibilities of Qualitative Research

    We invite you to participate in a conversation around the nature of digital qualitative research. This is a live synchronous session at AOM, scheduled for August 3rd 1-3pm ET

    Our goal is to outline the challenges and opportunities that arise in the process of studying data generated in digital spaces. We seek to foster a community of practice, convening novice and advanced scholars in a setting that encourages interaction, knowledge sharing, and mentoring relationships.

    Pre-registration is required by June 25th. To apply, please answer a few brief questions about your interest in the PDW through this form: https://forms.gle/9VngYQEbzi4UBaEE8


    Session Description

    Digital qualitative research is gaining traction in management scholarship, yet there is little consensus regarding best practices in this domain. General unfamiliarity with digital research may present even seasoned scholars with daunting questions around data availability, legitimate approaches to data sampling, efficient analytic techniques, and clear communication of their methods. 

    "Digital Data / Digital Contexts: Advancing the Possibilities of Qualitative Research" is a synchronous live open session aimed at demystifying the process of conducting qualitative research in digital contexts. We will explore how digital contexts call for news forms of qualitative research, and may challenge the underlying assumptions of existing methodologies. Our goal is to foster emergent scholarship that uses data derived in these digital spaces. 

    While it is not in the purview of this session to provide all the answers, we intend to generate shared meaning around key concepts and issues:

    • Terms and definitions
    • Constraints on interactivity with research participants
    • The nature of digital data
    • Issues related to data accessibility and privacy
    • The nature of digital contexts

    Our panel of scholars, recognized as trailblazers in this domain, will lead generative discussions that surface ontological as well as methodological issues.This session will also provide participants with actionable feedback on ongoing or proposed empirical projects.


    Application process

    Who should attend: Novice and senior qualitative scholars who are interested in incorporating digital methods into their repertoire. The session will be of most benefit to those currently engaged in design or execution of a study. We also welcome participants who have not yet formulated a concrete research question but have an interest in digital methods.

    Reserve your spot early: To foster generative conversations and opportunities for research development we are capping registration at 36. We encourage you to apply early. 

    Submission deadline: Friday, June 25th. Acceptance notices will be sent during the first full week of July.


    Full session description: http://bit.ly/pdw-digital-data
    Application form: https://forms.gle/9VngYQEbzi4UBaEE8

    Please email any questions to session organizers Njoke Thomas <thomasxw@bc.edu> or Micah Rajunov <rajunov@bu.edu>.

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    Micah Rajunov
    Boston University
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