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Interviews. Mic Eduque, Srishti Mer, Roberto Roy, Chloe Alcid , and Gabby Pascuzzi. Learning Outcomes. Evaluate semi-structured, focus group and narrative interviews.
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Interviews Mic Eduque, Srishti Mer, Roberto Roy, Chloe Alcid, and Gabby Pascuzzi
Learning Outcomes • Evaluatesemi-structured, focus group and narrative interviews. • Discuss considerations involved before, during and after an interview (for example, sampling method, data recording, traditional versus postmodern transcription, debriefing) • Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) on interview transcripts.
Semi-Structured Interviews • Interview guide that lists themes that should be explored during the interview • Uses open and closed-ended questions • Mostly open-ended and non-directive • Informal and personal
Focus Group • Normally consists of 6-10 people • May be: • Homogenous: participants share key features or • Heterogeneous: participants are different • Pre existing (ex. a group of colleagues) or new • Concerned (where participants have a direct interest or commitment) or naïve (they do not have a commitment)
Narrative Interview • Based on the assumption that humans are storytellers and that the researcher’s task is to explore the different stories being told.
Grigoriou (2004) • Aim: Examined close friendships between gay men and heterosexual women. • Participants: eight pairs of gay men and heterosexual women who were close friends.
Inductive Content Analysis Allows researcher to gain an insider’s view of how individual participants make sense of the world.
Grigoriou (2004) • Themes that came out: • Defining the friendship between gay men and heterosexual women. • Friends as family • Valued characteristics of the friendship between gay men and heterosexual women • Comparing the friendship to other friendships • Participants’ understanding of their social network's perception of the friendship between them.
Learning Outcomes • Evaluatesemi-structured, focus group and narrative interviews. • Give strengths and imitations • Discuss considerations involved before, during and after an interview (for example, sampling method, data recording, traditional versus postmodern transcription, debriefing) • Give a range of arguments, factors and hypotheses. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence. • Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) on interview transcripts. • Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.