The Methods podcast brings you conversations with leading international experts on a wide range of topics related to research methods. The podcast explores methodological innovations, provides practical tips and discusses new challenges and opportunities. The latest series focuses on qualitative longitudinal and mixed methods research and was recorded as part of the EU-funded YouthLife project. The podcast is produced by the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), a UK centre that delivers training and resources on research methods, supporting researchers in the social sciences and beyond.
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Jane Gray on researching social change over time (NCRM) - Catherine McDonald, Jane Gray
<p>In this episode of the Methods podcast, host Catherine McDonald talk to <a href="https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-social-sciences/our-people/jane-gray" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">Jane Gray</a>, Professor of Sociology at the Social Sciences Institute at Maynooth University in Ireland. Jane is the programme leader for the Irish Qualitative Data Archive and played a key role in the development of the Digital Repository of Ireland and her research looks at families, households and social change.</p> <p>Jane discusses her passion for looking at how individual lives intersect with macro social change and what patterns can be found within that, the range of different approaches she adopts when it comes to analysis and the importance of knowing your audience when it comes to the writing up of your research.</p> <p>The Methods podcast is produced by the National Centre for Research Methods as part of the EU Horizon2020 funded YouthLife project, and is looking at how researchers can do better longitudinal research on youth transitions.</p> <p>For further information on the YouthLife project, visit <a href="http://www.euqualimix.ncrm.ac.uk/" style="color:blue; text-decoration:underline">www.EUqualimix.ncrm.ac.uk</a></p>