Qualitative Primary Methods: Unstructured Interview Flashcards
What are Unstructured Interviews?
Interviews where questions asked can lead to other questions being asked
What does it mean if Unstructured Interviews are Participant-led?
The participant talks for themselves
What does it mean if Unstructured Interviews are Flexible?
The discussion changes throughout the interview
What does the informal atmosphere in unstructured interviews do?
Makes the participant feel less stressed
What does it mean if you can clarify what a participant says?
The researcher can better understand a participants answers
Why is Verstehen a strength? Is it P, E, or T?
The researcher is able to view the participants’ perspective. Theoretical strength
Which unstructured interview study allowed for Verstehen?
Sharpe
What was the purpose of Sharpe’s study?
To compare the attitudes of schoolgirls from the 1970s to the 1990s
What did Sharpe find about girls in the 1970s?
They were more focussed on marriage
What did Sharpe find about girls in the 1990s?
They were more confident and career-driven
What was the girls’ opinion on marriage in the 1990s?
They were cautious of marriage
What was the girls’ opinion on careers for women in the 1970s?
They said women could have a career if they wanted one
How did girls in the 1990s see education?
They saw it as a route to their own financial stability
How is the fact the data gathered being Qualitative a strength? Is it P, E, or T?
The data is more valid. Theoretical strength
Why are unstructured interviews suited to sensitive topics and how is this a strength? Is it P, E, or T?
The informal conversation can make participants feel less stressed. Ethical strength
Why is time a weakness in unstructured interviews? Is it P, E or T?
Unstructured interviews can take a lot of time. Practical weakness
How long did Dobash and Dobash’s unstructured interviews last for?
12 hours
What did Dobash and Dobash study?
How women experienced domestic abuse
Why is researcher bias a weakness? Is it P, E, or T?
The researcher might influence how a participant answers questions Theoretical Weakness
