In this paper I lay out some of the main theoretical methodological principles that underlie a
narratives-as-practices approach and discuss three foci that emerge from current research …

Many scholars discuss the role of social media in the context of social movements, but there
remain major disagreements regarding the precise role that social media plays. One area …

Selfies have by now earned a prominent place in the diverse forms of self-representation on
social media. In sociolinguistic terms, they have been undergoing a process of …

The aim of this chapter is to present the main rationale, methods and analytical tools for
extending small stories research to social media. Small stories research is a paradigm for …

This accessible, alphabetical guide provides concise insights into a variety of digital
research methods, incorporating introductory knowledge with practical application and …

From social media and massive open online courses (MOOCs) to mobile apps and
discussion forums, online talk is being harnessed by people in a variety of fields who are …

Do you want to study influencers? Opinions and comments on a set of posts? Look at
collections of photos or videos on Instagram? Qualitative Research Using Social Media …

Nowadays a large part of our everyday interactions takes place online. We continuously
send and receive notifications, e-mails, WhatsApp messages, tweets, and so on; we also …

I entered the small music club reluctantly. All the chairs rested upside-down on the freshly
cleaned tables. The smell of chlorine and coffee was competing with alcohol and smoke still …

Interactional approaches to language view social relations of solidarity, friendship and
affiliation, or hostility and disaffiliation from people and opinions, as intimately linked with …