Interviewing: A Guide to Theory and Practice

Interviewing: A Guide to Theory and Practice helps researchers develop interview skills that align with their theoretical assumptions, examine their subject positions, and explore the details of interview interaction to design and conduct quality research projects.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

This comprehensive guide is designed to assist researchers in developing interview skills that are in sync with their theoretical frameworks. Navigating the connection between theory and method can be a daunting task for novice researchers. Interviewing: A Guide to Theory and Practice, an extension of the author's earlier work published in 2010, delves into three interconnected themes: how researchers theorize research interviews, assess their subject positions in relation to projects and participants, and analyze the intricacies of interview interactions to inform practice. Through the development of these insights into qualitative interview practice, Kathryn Roulston demonstrates how researchers can create and execute high-quality research projects that leverage a diverse range of interview techniques to yield substantial findings about social issues that resonate with audiences and communities.

The book begins by introducing the theoretical foundations of research interviewing, including the importance of understanding the research question, developing interview protocols, and selecting appropriate interview techniques. It then moves on to explore the practical aspects of interview conduct, such as building rapport, managing bias, and recording and analyzing data.

Throughout the guide, Roulston emphasizes the significance of reflexivity in research interviewing, encouraging researchers to reflect on their own biases, assumptions, and cultural backgrounds to ensure that their interviews are fair, unbiased, and culturally sensitive. She also provides practical tips and strategies for conducting interviews with a wide range of participants, including vulnerable populations and those who may be reluctant to participate in research.

Interviewing: A Guide to Theory and Practice is an essential resource for researchers at all stages of their careers, from novice students to experienced scholars. It offers a comprehensive and practical approach to developing interview skills that are aligned with theoretical frameworks, and it provides valuable insights into the complexities of qualitative research interviewing. By following the guidance provided in this book, researchers can design and conduct research projects that yield valuable insights into social problems and contribute to the body of knowledge in their field.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 228 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071815717