Methodological innovations in research on the dynamics of poverty: a longitudinal study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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dc.creatorAdato, Michelle
dc.creatorLund, Francie
dc.creatorMhlongo, Phakama
dc.date2007-02
dc.date2025-01-29T12:58:46Z
dc.date2025-01-29T12:58:46Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:41:27Z
dc.descriptionThis article presents the qualitative methodology used in a mixed methods longitudinal study of poverty dynamics in KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. The study opened up the definition of “the household,” and developed an innovative participatory method called “household events mapping,” using family trees, visual family histories, and detailed stories to trace and explain changes in household poverty status over time. These methods stimulated recall, uncovered meanings, ambiguities, and under-reporting in survey data, and led to more nuanced information about the dynamics of poverty. The article is reflexive on the research process, emphasizing the importance of giving back to research communities in longitudinal research.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/171804
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/111834
dc.languageen
dc.publisherElsevier
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceAdato, Michelle; Lund, Francie; Mhlongo, Phakama. 2007. Methodological innovations in research on the dynamics of poverty: a longitudinal study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. World Development 35(2): 247-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.worlddev.2006.10.003
dc.subjectqualitative analysis
dc.subjectparticipatory research
dc.subjectmixed methods
dc.subjecthouseholds
dc.titleMethodological innovations in research on the dynamics of poverty: a longitudinal study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
dc.typeJournal Article

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