Social Media Research

01 Theory


Question

What are benefits and drawbacks of Participatory Observations ?


Answer

Pros

  • Remove the subjective factor of reporting
  • Give deep insights into phenomenons/social context
  • Can uncover previously unknown concepts

Cons

  • Very time consuming
  • Hard to document findings while observing
  • Very subjective as what someone sees is different from what is interpreted
  • Personal (ethical, racial, social, ..) background can influence observations



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