Working with Time in Qualitative Research

Facer, Keri; Siebers, Johan; Smith, Bradon

doi:10.4324/9781003152255

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“…Time is among our most precious instruments of orientation. This utilitarian conceptualization stems from considering that, by definition, thanks to every system of time orientation and measurement individuals are able to quantify their lives, give significance to their existence, and synchronize their activities within their social groups (Paniccia, 2002;Facer et al, 2021). Historically, this conceptualization has been of fundamental importance; it has revolutionized the ways through which time has been interpreted and organized, determining the separation between the temporality of ancient and modern societies, with the former centred on human beings and the latter on natural phenomena (Elias, 1991;Ancona et al, 2001a).…”

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Integrating time and knowledge to understand organizational evolution: towards a conceptual framework

Paniccia,

Abatecola,

Baiocco

2024

JKM

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Purpose How does the interaction between time and knowledge affect the evolution of organizations? Past research in organizational evolution has mostly investigated time and knowledge as two separate variables. In contrast, theoretical perspectives integrating these variables are still seemingly scant. The authors believe that filling this literature gap needs attention. Thus, this study aims to contribute by developing a conceptual framework. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual study. The framework is centred on the concept of “co-evolutionary time”, which the authors explain through a business example from the tourism industry. Supported by a narrative-based style, from a methodological point of view the framework is featured by the attempt to synthesize specific, extant literature into new theoretical development. Findings As its main theoretical contribution, the co-evolutionary time suggests how firms can adapt in a way that, from an evolutionary perspective, proves fitting both in terms of contents and methods, thus opening possibilities for new long-term social construction and reconstruction. As its main practical contribution, co-evolutionary time can constitute not only a temporary source of organizational success and competitive advantage but also an agent of enduring change and long-term business survival. Originality/value As its main novelty, the framework is developed through merging two literature streams. In particular, the authors first consider the literature about time, with a focus on its objective and subjective dimensions. The authors then consider the literature about organizational evolution, with a focus on the co-evolutionary nature of the firm/environment relationship.

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Integrating time and knowledge to understand organizational evolution: towards a conceptual framework

Paniccia,

Abatecola,

Baiocco

2024

JKM

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“…Adam's work summarized and developed the socio-historical and philosophical approaches to time at the theoretical level. In recent years there has also been a resurgence of practical interest in time in qualitative research (see Facer et al, 2021;McLeod, 2017;Sanchez-Mira and Bernardi, 2021;Neale, 2021). For example, Clift et al's (2021) Temporality in Qualitative Inquiry: Theories, Methods and Practices explores the relationship between time and qualitative research, examining aspects such as the passages of time for research participants, their timelines and transitions, as well as the temporality, rhythms and pace of research practice itself.…”

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A Bergsonian analysis of time in qualitative research: Understanding lived experiences of street homeless people in Moscow

McDonough

Stephenson

2022

Qualitative Research

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Understanding of how time is experienced is essential when conducting qualitative research. This article explores how time seemingly stands still, speeds up, slows down, rewinds and fast-forwards for the participants in our qualitative investigations. Drawing upon interview data with street homeless people in Moscow, Russia, this article examines the ways in which time is contextualized and used by research participants to make sense of their everyday experiences and important events in their lives. There is a tendency to understand time by measuring it, rather than seeing it as something within which lived experience happens and qualitative research is carried out. Drawing on Bergson’s conception of time as duration, this article examines the ways in which time can be distinctively used and understood within qualitative research.

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Possibility and the temporal imagination

Facer

2023

Possibility Studies & Society

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Working with Time in Qualitative Research

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Integrating time and knowledge to understand organizational evolution: towards a conceptual framework

Integrating time and knowledge to understand organizational evolution: towards a conceptual framework

A Bergsonian analysis of time in qualitative research: Understanding lived experiences of street homeless people in Moscow

Possibility and the temporal imagination

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