Interviewing - Investigating the Social World Quantitative Research - Lecture Slides, Slides of Sociology

Download Interviewing - Investigating the Social World Quantitative Research - Lecture Slides and more Slides Sociology in PDF only on Docsity! Interviewing Docsity.com What is interviewing, why do it? • In qualitative research, interviewing, especially in- depth & open-ended, is a common and preferred method. • In general, the goal of an interview is to explore the participant’s point of view, feelings, everyday experiences as interpreted by him/herself. • Unlike regular conversation, interviewing has a specific purpose: to gather important and relevant information (data) to analyze. Docsity.com Feminist Interviewing • Similar to depth interviews but grounded in feminist philosophical principles o Are open, long-lasting, intimate. o Research participants not merely data providers. o Goal is to build trust o Self-disclosure is often used Docsity.com Feminist (cont.)  The deeper interactions give access to women’s ideas and feelings in participant’s own words.  Opportunity to devolve control.  Can be self-revealing for both participants and build consciousness raising.  Encourages women to listen carefully to each other.  Is interviewee-guided. Docsity.com Semistandardized interviews • Also known as semistructured. • Some structure but questions can be reordered during interview and/or wording changed. • Can add, delete questions, ask for elaboration, clarification. • This type of interview usually has a set of pre- established themes, guidelines, set of questions, but researcher not strictly bound to it. • Each interview different so must adapt depending on situation, but have in front of you something to go on to guide you and focus you. Docsity.com Developing Schedule • Time consuming, so prepare well ahead of time! • Have a clear idea of information you might need. Even when doing unstandardized, you must have some themes to guide you: “what is about this person, and her experience with relation to the research that I need to know more about?” • Need demographic questions. • A list of questions that relate very directly to topic. • Some questions that loosely relate. • Some questions worded slightly differently. • Throw-away questions and probes. Docsity.com Different roles of the interviewer • Interviews are not typical conversations and you have a role to adopt • Equal relationships are not totally possible. • Must establish good rapport and trust. • Roles: – Actor • Recite scripted lines (interview questions), remain nonjudgmental – Director • Perform lines and assess the performance – Choreographer • Control the interview process Docsity.com Researcher as research instrument • Qualitative interviews require considerable skill on the part of the interviewer. • The interviewer needs to notice how directive he or she is being • Whether leading questions are being asked whether cues are picked up or ignored • Whether interviewees are given enough time to explain what they mean Docsity.com Repertoire Techniques • Uncomfortable Silence – Create a long silent pause after a question • Echoing – “that happened to me too, “ or “I know what you mean” • Letting People Talk – Avoid unintentional interruptions Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2010 Docsity.com Questions to avoid: • Affectively worded ones: avoid inducing negative emotional response. Make questions as neutral as possible. • Avoid asking “why?” directly. • Double-barrelled questions: only one issue or topic per question. • Overly complex questions. Try to speak at same level, be clear, know the cultural background of the person to ensure you don’t offend • Do some prior study of the group, be culturally sensitive and respectful of traditions and culture Docsity.com Using a Dramaturgical Approach • Building Rapport –Establish common ground –Appearance and demeanor • Social Interpretations –Nonverbal channels: body gestures, signs, phonemic sounds Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2010 Docsity.com