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. 2025 Jul-Aug;46(4):266-267.
doi: 10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000001285. Epub 2024 Jun 10.

Be the Qualitative Researcher: A Team-Based, Active Learning Strategy Using Popular Music Lyrics

Deidra D Morgan  1 , Jennifer L Hargett, Melissa M McBride, Allison L Princiotta, Johnna C Riddick, Stephanie S Tullos
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Be the Qualitative Researcher: A Team-Based, Active Learning Strategy Using Popular Music Lyrics

Deidra D Morgan et al. Nurs Educ Perspect. 2025 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

A team-based, active learning activity was created to facilitate undergraduate nursing students' understanding of qualitative research concepts. Working in small groups, students utilized the full-text lyrics of albums by recording artist Taylor Swift to analyze phrasing, create a qualitative coding scheme, code the data, and create a content and thematic analysis. The students then collaboratively created a Google Slide to present their findings for the class. An anonymous postactivity survey indicated greater student satisfaction with this activity than with traditional didactic lectures.

Keywords: Active Learning Strategy; Music and the Arts; Qualitative Research; Team-Based Learning; Undergraduate Nursing Research.

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The authors have declared no conflict of interest.

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