Traversing Boundaries: Understanding the Experiences of Ageing Saudis
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Methods paper reports fieldwork in Saudi Arabia with 14 older adults (6 female) using snowball sampling and home interviews supplemented by diary and map probes and activity postcards. Cross‑gender recruitment relies on chaperones, causing delayed contact, one dropout, and some referrals outside criteria. Smartphones and WhatsApp follow‑ups let participants send photos and voice notes; women use emoticons and share more via social media. Probes reduce interviewer influence but require explicit presentation, a week‑later follow‑up, and flexible submission options.
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chapters (12)
- 0:00Introduction and research context
- 1:09Cultural and religious considerations
- 2:57Researcher’s positionality and challenges
- 4:00Methodology and participant recruitment
- 5:26Challenges with snowball sampling
- 6:52Conducting interviews in home settings
- 8:17Observations and trust-building
- 8:58Designing and using probe kits
- 11:49Unexpected reactions to probes
- 12:51Role of chaperones in data collection
- 13:33Technology’s role and project limitations
- 13:55Q&A session
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