Exploring the use of WeChat for qualitative social research: The case of Italian digital diaspora in Shanghai

The widespread use of digital communication technologies has created new opportunities for social research. In this paper, we explore the limits and potentials of using messaging and social media apps as tools for qualitative research. Building upon our research on Italian migration to Shanghai, we...

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Main Authors: Grazia Moffa, Marco Di Gregorio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Sociology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoc.2023.1144507/full