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“The truth must dazzle gradually”: Enriching relationship research using a crystallization framework
Communication
  • Laura L. Ellingson, Santa Clara University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-20-2014
Publisher
Sage
Disciplines
Abstract

Crystallization is a framework for conducting qualitative and multimethod research that offers significant potential for enriching relationship research. Complementing rigorous social science research with (integrated or separate) artistic representations of data enables researchers to render complex, nuanced accounts that serve multiple stakeholder audiences.

Citation Information
Ellingson, L. L. (2014). “The truth must dazzle gradually”: Enriching relationship research using a crystallization framework. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 31, 442-450. doi: 10.1177/0265407514523553.