Introduction Interview is one of the common methods of collecting data and information in social science research. Interviews are probably the approach most used to collect data in studies (Doody & Noonan 2013, p.28) and an attractive proposition for project researchers (Denscombe 2007, p.173). In the research interview, both qualitative and quantitative questions can be asked while doing interview which is mainly based on the purpose, nature and area of research. In research interview quantitative questions generally are closed ended and qualitative questions are open-ended (Doody & Noonan 2013, p. 1). Qualitative interview is basically informal rather than formal, thematic and narrative approach in research studies. Jennifer Mason mentioned in his book that the term “qualitative interviewing” is usually intended to refer to in-depth, semi-structured or loosely structured forms of interviewing (Mason 1996, p.33). Burgess (cited in Mason 1996, p.34) mentioned it as a `conversations with purpose`. In qualitative research, researchers are generally asks informal and less structured questions. Judith and John mentioned that in qualitative approaches, researchers trying to start other assumptions and perception of the interviewee rather than directly jump to the research question (Judith & John 2005, p.54). Qualitative interviews are a relatively informal, thematic, topic-centred, biographical or narrative in approach and the assumption that data generated through the interaction with interviewee (Mason 1996, p.38). Main purpose of this paper is to critically analyse Kvale`s conclusion on “there is no correct or ideal interview form...” (Kvale 2007, p.77). While analysing Kvale`s argument, this paper highlights on various forms of qu... ... middle of paper ... ...et the desired information from them. Main purpose of the qualitative research interview is to obtain factual information from the respondents and is basically relied on the information and facts provided by the interviewee. It is common that socio-cultural situation and human nature are not easy to predict in advance. Qualitative research interviews are generally guided by situation, context and interaction with the interviewee. Therefore, it is always challenging for the qualitative research interviewer for conducting proper research interview. In this connection, it can be argued that Kvale`s argument on there is no correct or ideal interview form; the appropriate mode of interviewing depends on the topic and purpose of the interview, on the interview subjects and the epistemological conceptions of knowledge sought is applied in qualitative research interviews.
There are two types of research that can be conducted in research studies, these are qualitative and quantitative (Newman, 2011). Qualitative research is a process that uses detailed oriented methodology that tries to achieve a profound knowledge or understanding of specific incident and circumstance, wh...
Qualitative and quantitative methods allow researchers to investigate, explore and inquire the nature of the phenomenon being studied. It is important that the researcher develops a clear understanding of the problem and design a plan to investigate it (Cresswell, 1998, para. 1). There are a variety of research methods; nevertheless, it is important to consider which research method is appropriate for the study. Qualitative research focuses on human experiences while quantitative research relies on numbers, measurements, and testing. Nevertheless, qualitative and quantitative methods use similar approaches to conduct research and collect data. For example, observations and interviews are approaches used in both research designs; however, the approaches are used and viewed otherwise. This will be discussed later in the paper.
Qualitative research is an approach that attempts to situate an activity that locates the observer in the world by providing the study to occur in their natural setting and by attempting to make sense of, or interpret information (Denzin and Lincoln, 2005). A characteristic of qualitative research is to use a variety of empirical materials such as personal experience, interviews, and questionnaires. It is imperative to understand the task at hand and how to fully carry out the study when using a qualitative research approach in order to find out the information needed. One view of qualitative research is it involves examining individual’s experiences and documenting those experiences in detail (Jones, 2011). By documenting these observations the researcher is ensuring validity in his or her data and giving the correct creditability to those who participated in the study.
Qualitative research is one of the main types of the scientific investigation. The qualitative research seeks to explore the research 's issue from the perspectives of the involved population. Qualitative research is effective for gaining culturally specific information about particular social contexts and identifying intangible social factors. The most popular methodologies of this research are consensual qualitative research, grounded theory, phenomenology and heuristic inquiry. Since all these methods have certain differences, their comparison and contrast will be helpful for improving proficiency in qualitative research.
Atkinson (2000) among many others conceive of residential segregation as a multidimensional phenomenon that can be solved using empirical analysis. Likewise Atkinson wrote that segregation varies along five distinct axes of measurement: “evenness, exposure, concentration, centralization, and clustering.”– I am suggesting an alternative to researching segregation, focusing upon gaining an insight into peoples “on the ground” perceptions of segregation and if they feel if it is a relevant phenomenon in the area by using qualitative methods of interview. Allen (2008) argues that there is “an absence of reflexivity” concerning gentrification in social science research. It is important to understand my positionality as the researcher as an actor
Qualitative research answers open-ended questions such as “why” or “how”. It helps me to remember this by seeing how closely the word qualitative resembles the word quality. Qualitative research is looking for qualities instead of sheer numbers. “Qualitative research methods allow research subjects to answer questions in their own words or even in ways that do not use words.” (Kolb, Bonita, 29)
Motivational interviewing is a guiding system that aide’s individuals to resolve conflicted affections and insecurities with finding interior inspiration to change their conduct. It is empathetic, practical, furthermore short-term procedure that takes under thought how troublesome it is to make lifestyle changes. Motivational interviewing was invented by clinical psychologist William Miller and Stephen Rollnick. This method was created to help people escape addiction (Miller and Rollnick, 1991).
As people move through their journey of life, quite often they’re faced with challenges and events that make them re-think who they are and who they want to be. Quite often change can be a daunting subject that elicits fear and uncertainness. As nurses we have the opportunity to work closely with clients in order to delve into their emotions and experiences, and collaborate with them and other professionals to come up with achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing provides a more client-centered approach that encourages individuals to make a change but also allows them to delve deeper into their uncertainties and struggles. In this video, my partner Beth expresses her struggle with using alcohol as a coping mechanism for her overwhelming
The term methodology refers to the way in which we approach problems and try to find answers and in social science, it applies to how research is conducted, our assumptions, interest and purposes shape which methodology we choose (Steven, 2016:3).Qualitative research is understanding people from their own perspectives, their viewpoint and experiencing reality as they experience it. Qualitative research has many approaches or methods of collecting data and one of them is an interview which I have chosen to explain further based on it as a method of collecting data. The interview is the most common method of data gathering used in qualitative research and it is used in deferent ways by every main theoretical and methodological approach.
In-depth interviews are one of the research methods used when qualitative research is desired over quantitative research. Also, by using in-depth interviews as his research method, Messner is able to acquire much more detailed information, which will enhance the quality of his final data, making the study more efficacious and fulfilling. But, as with any research method, in-depth interviews have their strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly, with any research method, optimal levels of representativeness, replicability, reflexivity, reactivity, and objectivity should be
. . Qualitative approaches are particularly useful when the topic under investigation is complex, dilemmatic, novel or under researched and when there is a concern with understanding processes, not measuring outcomes (Smith and Dunworth, 2003, pp. 603–604)’’. This quotation in the article gives a broad summary of the strengths of qualitative research.
By using interviews to gather the data the researcher was able to be guided by the participants rather than be restricted to specific questions. A systematic approach was used in the article through grounded theory analysis. In this study the researcher records the interviews and then transcribes them on a computer whereby the data is analysed and coded. Common themes in the data are observed and then grouped together into categories. The good thing about coding is that it you can keep going back through the data and identify similar material, which gains in significance.
My interview actually went really well. I do like some things that I did for this interview but I also dislike some of the things I did and there are many changes I wish I had done now that the actual interview is now over. I found myself critiquing myself while listening to the recording and transcribing what I said. Overall, yes, I did get the main ideas of her opinions but I didn’t ask very good questions and I also made a couple rookie mistakes when doing this interview. I did the reading before the interview, and I read the interview material once more after the interview and I found myself not doing some of the things that the reading said to do.
When we were first given this assignment I had not put much consideration into it. I thought we were to ask a couple of questions, it would all work itself out and I would be done. But this was not the case. The thought and reflection put into interview questions really surprised me. There was far more factors other than the questions you were asking, because you were also dealing with people, people who are giving you there free time, their attention and opening themselves up to you a stranger, so there were far more responsibilities then what were initially at hand.
Introduction of the Student: I had met my student through a friend of a friend of a friend. Her name is Emilia and she is from Spain, coming to Sacramento State as an incoming freshman. She has learned English off and on through her 17 years of life but mainly speaks Spanish and Catalan when she is in school or at home. She was born in Manresa and spoke of her brother who is going to school in Germany and her beagle; which she showed me pictures of.