Developing the Diary-Interview Approach to Study the Embodied, Tacit and Mundane Nutrition Information Behaviours of People with Type 2 Diabetes

This article discusses the development and use of solicited unstructured diary-interview method to explore everyday tacit mundane nutrition information activities (NIA) people who have type 2 diabetes. Diary completion was followed by individual qualitative interviews with individuals (n = 18) one couple. entry styles ranged from succinct daily logs their NIA extensive prose reflecting on they used associated practices. Development incorporated piloting advice lay groups checked acceptability understanding research tools, highlighted need for regular contact between researcher participants throughout diary phase. Participants engaged positively approach. The findings highlight extent which is thus unavailable academic exploration. exposed these practices both participant, supported them reflect engage in every day order self-manage Although this draws an example health, demonstrates how has utility researchers exploring other experiences.