Online methods

This chapter focuses on the use of online methods within qualitative sport research. In particular, the overarching advantages and disadvantages of online methods are examined, with consideration to the arguments surrounding the ethics of online research. The different types of online research methods are then considered in greater detail, encompassing both primary and secondary research undertaken using online methods and the value of both synchronous and asynchronous approaches. The chapter concludes with a researcher vignette, offering an applied example and reflections on using online methods within a qualitative sport research project. Within this chapter, top tips for using online methods are also offered, alongside helpful further reading for any students considering the use of online methods within their own research projects.