Who can you trust these days?: Dealing with imposter participants during online recruitment and data collection.

The use of digital technologies in qualitative research has been found to increase access and participation by minimizing geographical, scheduling, and financial barriers. However, discussions among the qualitative research community about the challenges of conducting research online and, specifical...

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Published in:Qualitative Research Vol. 24; no. 5; pp. 1291 - 1302
Main Authors: Santinele Martino, Alan, Perrotta, Arielle, McGillion, Brenna Janet
Format: research Journal Article
Published: Sage Publications Inc. Oct2024
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          Identity Theft Prevention and Control
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