In-depth interviewing by Instant Messaging.

A study was conducted to examine the use of instant messaging as a research instrument. Data were obtained from 60 in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted by instant messaging with social networking site members in England, Ireland, France, Italy, South Korea, Iceland, and Brazil. Findings r...

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Publicado en:Social Research Update no. 53; pp. 1 - 5
Autores principales: Fontes, Thiago O., O'Mahony, Michelle
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: University of Surrey Spring 2007
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