Advantages Of unstructured interviews

Question 1

Whats one advantage

Answer 1

Rapport and sensitivity

The informality of unstructured interviews allows the interviewer to develop a rapport with the interviewee

Question 2

Why is building a rapport with the interviewee an advantage

Answer 2

It is more likely to put the interviewee at their ease and encourage them to open up than a formal structured interview

Question 3

What are unstructured interviews particularly useful for

Answer 3

When researching sensitive topics

Question 4

Whats one example using unstructured interviews when researching a sensitive topic

Answer 4

Dobash and dobash used them to study domestic violence.
The empathy and encouragement of the interviewer will help the interviewee to feel comfortable discussing difficult subjects like abuse

Question 5

Whats another advantage

Answer 5

They can gain more data

Question 6

Why can they gain more data

Answer 6

Because there are no set questions, unstructured interviews allow the interviewee opportunity to speak about those things they think are important

This contrasts with the structured interview, where the researchers decides the questions in advance

Question 7

What does the greater freedom allow

Answer 7

By allowing interviewees greater freedom to express their views, an unstructured interview is more likely to produce fresh insights and valid data

Question 8

What’s the third advantage

Answer 8

Unstructured interviews are highly flexible

Question 9

Why is it highly flexible

Answer 9

The interviewer is not restricted to a fixed set of questions so they can explore new areas of interests