Outside the field, inside the home: lessons learned from adapting qualitative research strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Christy Craig is Assistant Professor of Sociology at Fort Hays State University. Her research interests are diverse and encompass gender, sexuality and culture in Ireland and the United States of America. Recently, she investigated the unique challenges faced by individuals living in rural communities and the impact of geographical isolation on the response to domestic violence. Christy is committed to promoting accessibility and inclusivity in higher education, exploring barriers and opportunities for marginalized groups in academia, with a particular focus on creating supportive environments and fostering equitable access to education for all students.

Emily Oertling (ERT-Ling) is Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Management at California State University, Sacramento. Her research seeks to understand the socio-cultural factors impacting sustainability in the fashion industry. Her doctorate, earned at Kansas State University, explored the role of women's choice in sustaining cultural dress practices in the Guatemala highlands. She holds degrees from the London College of Fashion (MA) and The University of Rhode Island (BS).

Twyla Hill is Professor of Sociology at Wichita State University (WSU). Her research focuses on aging and families while her teaching areas are aging and research methods. She has a long history of interdisciplinary collaboration with people in a variety of disciplines, including the fine arts and health professions. Through various collaborations, she has received federal, state and university funding. She recently published a sole-authored book titles Family Caregiving in Aging Populations.

Cheyla Clawson is the Director for the School of Performing Arts and Associate Professor of Dance at WSU. She is a choreographer, interdisciplinary collaborator, dancer and sociologist. Clawson's duets Anam Chara (2014) and nosuchSymbiosis (2016) performed at the American College Dance Association National Conference at The Kennedy Center in Washington, District of Columbia. Cheyla represents the southwest region of the USA as a board member of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) and received an NDEO Presidential Service Award for her leadership in Justice, Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. She is currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership at WSU.