Table 1 Data collection processes from 2008 to 2016
Wave 1 | Wave 2 | Wave 3 | Wave 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dates | January 2008 to June 2008 | July 2009 to April 2010 | January 2011 to December 2012 | January 2013–May 2016 |
Data collection techniques | In-depth interviews | In-depth interviews | Intensive ethnographic fieldwork documented through fieldnotes, audio recordings | Intensive ethnographic fieldwork documented through fieldnotes, audio recordings |
Research participants | 39 (18 men; 21 women) | 28 (20 men; 8 women) | 25 (16 men; 9 women) | 15 (9 men; 5 women; 1 transgender individual) |
Age range | 16–26 (median age = 22) | 14–25 (median age = 21) | 20–30 (median = 26) | 24–34 (median age = 28) |
Ethnicity | 65% Caucasian, 25% of Indigenous ancestry, 10% African Canadian | 72% Caucasian, 25% of Indigenous ancestry, 3% African Canadian | 67% Caucasian, 25% of Indigenous ancestry, 8% African Canadian | 60% Caucasian, 33% of Indigenous ancestry, 7% African Canadian |
Follow-up from previous waves | N/A | 12 from Wave 1 | DF had contact with research participants on at least a monthly basis; in addition, 40 more formal, audio recorded semi-structured interviews were conducted during this time | DF had contact with research participants on at least a monthly basis; in addition, 56 more formal, audio recorded semi-structured interviews were conducted during this time |
Recruitment process | Facilitated by a youth peer research associate | Facilitated by the staff at the ARYS research office, and Fast’s ongoing relationships with local youth | Facilitated by DF’s ongoing relationships with local youth | Facilitated by DF’s ongoing relationships with local youth |
Primary Location | The ARYS research office in the Downtown South | The ARYS research office in the Downtown South | The places where youth were living, socializing and working | The places where youth were living, socializing and working |