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Online Diary Method — Digital Self-Report Data Collection
The online diary method is a longitudinal data collection technique in which participants record their thoughts, experiences, behaviors, or events in structured or semi-structured entries submitted via digital platforms — such as web forms, email, or dedicated apps — at regular or event-contingent intervals. It combines the ecological validity of traditional diary research with the logistical advantages of remote, automated data collection.
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Sources
- Alaszewski, A. (2006). Using Diaries for Social Research. Sage Publications. ISBN: 978-0761942764
- Bolger, N., Davis, A., & Rafaeli, E. (2003). Diary methods: Capturing life as it is lived. Annual Review of Psychology, 54(1), 579–616. DOI: 10.1146/annurev.psych.54.101601.145030 ↗