This paper examines participant journaling as a qualitative data collection method in management education research. It aims to analyze how journaling can illuminate student learning experiences, capture developmental processes and provide insights into pedagogical effectiveness while identifying best practices and methodological challenges. The review reveals that participant journaling offers unique advantages for studying management education, including real-time documentation of learning processes, longitudinal tracking of skill development and capture of reflection-in-action. Key challenges include maintaining student engagement, ensuring assessment consistency and managing data complexity. The study identifies theoretical frameworks underpinning journaling methodology, including experiential learning theory, transformative learning theory and critical management education.