Discuss considerations involved before, during and after an interview Flashcards
Before: Data collection method and establishing an interview guide (2)
- choice of interview based on aim, time and resources
- interview method should be capable of capturing the quality of peoples ideas
Before: Interview - choosing correctly (2)
- consider gender, ethnicity, language and age
- professional approach = important that participants feel comfortable
Before: sampling and sampling method (2)
- consider the selection criteria for participants
- decide sampling method
Before: Data recording (1)
- decide recording method
Before: Transcription of data (2)
- verbatim transcript = word-by-word transcript of interview
- post-modern transcript includes prosodic features = more difficult to analyse
Before: Ethical considerations (3)
- socially sensitive?
- involve emotional stress?
- will informed consent + debriefing occur?
Before: Reflexivity (1)
- what is the researchers interest and position in the research?
During: Establishing rapport between interviewer and participant(s) (1)
- trusting and open relationship = participants freely talking
During: Data recording (1)
- make sure technical equipment functions properly
During: Active and neutral listening (2)
- ask questions clearly and be an active listener
- ensure participants have possibility to explain own views to prevent “participant expectation” or researcher bias
During: Professional approach (1)
- if participant wishes to withdraw they should be allowed to leave
After: Debriefing (2)
- inform participants of results
- participants should have possibility to withdraw data
After: Confidentiality and anonymity (1)
- ensure participants cannot be identified
After: Credibility check (2)
- peer review to check interpretations
- consult participants and analysis and interpretation
After: specific consent to use data, photos etc
- destroy all live recordings after study
- unless special consent from participants
