Ayoub, Phillip M.; Wallace, Sophia J.; Zepeda-Millan, Chris; (2014) Triangulation in Social Movement Research. In: della Porta, Donatella, (ed.) Methodological Practices in Social Movement Research. (pp. 67-96). Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK.

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This chapter discusses the use of multiple data sources and collection methods, or triangulation, in research design. It addresses both the benefits and concerns related to mixed-methods approaches (focusing on the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods), followed by illustrative examples of how to select and effectively apply the appropriate methods with which to address a given research problem. Drawing on examples from work on transnational LGBT rights activism in Europe and immigrant rights activism in the United States, the chapter demonstrates how the use of multiple methods and data sources can shed light on often-neglected areas of social movement research, such as the diffusion of norms across borders and the relationship between time, space, and protests. It is argued that triangulation allows for the analyst to paint a more holistic picture of the complex phenomena, serving as an approach for sound explanation, enhanced theory-building capacity, and deeper understanding.

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