diary-study-plan

Plan and execute longitudinal diary studies with prompts and analysis frameworks.

3|Updated Mar 28, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill diary-study-plan-hulusi-tunc
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Skill: diary-study-plan
Source: https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/design-research--diary-study-plan
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hulusi-tunc/unicorn-skills --skill diary-study-plan-hulusi-tunc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design a diary study plan with prompts, duration, participant criteria, and analysis framework. Use when you need to understand user behavior over time in natural contexts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Longitudinal planning: Define duration, prompts, and entry cadence to capture evolving experiences.
  • Participant criteria & onboarding: Specify recruitment criteria, consent, and practice entries to ensure data quality.
  • Analysis framework: Outline coding schemes, thematic analysis, and cross-participant synthesis.

Quick Start

Create a ready-to-execute diary study plan for a two-week period with daily prompts and a simple analysis approach.

Frequently Asked Questions about diary-study-plan

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I plan a longitudinal diary study to capture user behavior?

To plan a longitudinal diary study, define your research goals, set a 1-4 week duration, establish entry cadence, and create daily prompts to capture evolving user experiences in natural contexts.

What is the best way to select participants for a UX research diary study?

Selecting participants for a diary study involves specifying clear recruitment criteria, obtaining consent, and assigning practice entries to ensure participants understand the process and provide high-quality data.

How do I mitigate participant attrition in a multi-week diary study?

Mitigate diary study attrition by implementing a structured onboarding process with practice entries, setting clear expectations, and designing an appropriate entry cadence to avoid participant fatigue over the study duration.

Can I use a diary study to collect qualitative and quantitative data over time?

Yes, you can use a diary study to collect mixed-method data over time by designing targeted prompts that capture both qualitative behavioral context and quantitative metrics for a comprehensive analysis framework.

How do I build an analysis framework for longitudinal diary study data?

Build a diary study analysis framework by outlining coding schemes, applying thematic analysis to individual entries, and performing cross-participant synthesis to identify behavior patterns over time.