Abstract:
This paper is intended to facilitate interactive ideation on possible future qualitative techniques. The authors' purpose in looking backwards is to work together to look forward, to brainstorm what the implications and uses of trends might be in the future. Qualitative research draws - consciously or not - on the broad social-cultural environment in which it exists. Popular culture and technological innovations also impact the ways of working. This paper reviews past, present and future social and technology trends that have or will impact qualitative research.