TY - JOUR
T1 - Protocol for a Qualitative Study
T2 - Exploring Loneliness and Social Isolation in Emerging Adulthood (ELSIE)
AU - Creaven, Ann Marie
AU - Kirwan, Emma
AU - Burns, Annette
AU - O’Súilleabháin, Páraic S.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2021.
PY - 2021/12/16
Y1 - 2021/12/16
N2 - Background: This article describes a protocol for a qualitative study to explore experiences and views and experiences of loneliness and social isolation in young adults, in Ireland. Methods: A youth Research Advisory Group will be consulted on the development of study materials. Our data collection methods will be guided by participant preferences, with potential participants choosing between virtual interviews, focus groups, and an online survey including the open-ended questions contained in the interview/focus group schedule. The data will be analyzed using framework analysis. Discussion: This protocol highlights methodological considerations relevant to a qualitative research study co-designed with young adults. Study findings will be relevant to mental health policy makers and other stakeholders involved in youth mental health.
AB - Background: This article describes a protocol for a qualitative study to explore experiences and views and experiences of loneliness and social isolation in young adults, in Ireland. Methods: A youth Research Advisory Group will be consulted on the development of study materials. Our data collection methods will be guided by participant preferences, with potential participants choosing between virtual interviews, focus groups, and an online survey including the open-ended questions contained in the interview/focus group schedule. The data will be analyzed using framework analysis. Discussion: This protocol highlights methodological considerations relevant to a qualitative research study co-designed with young adults. Study findings will be relevant to mental health policy makers and other stakeholders involved in youth mental health.
KW - PAR—participatory action research
KW - ethical inquiry
KW - focus groups
KW - methods in qualitative inquiry
KW - mixed methods
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85121602863&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1177/16094069211028682
DO - 10.1177/16094069211028682
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85121602863
SN - 1609-4069
VL - 20
JO - International Journal of Qualitative Methods
JF - International Journal of Qualitative Methods
ER -