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

Nurs Educ Perspect

About the Authors The authors are faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi. Deidra D. Morgan, DNP, RN, CNE, is an assistant professor. Jennifer L. Hargett, DNP, RN, ONC, is an associate professor. Melissa McBride, MSN, RNC-NIC, CNE, Allison L. Princiotta, MSN, CPNP-PC, Johnna C. Riddick, MSN, RN, CPN, and Stephanie S. Tullos, MSN, RNC-MNN, are instructors. For more information, contact Dr. Morgan at

Published: June 2024

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.

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