Qualitative Interviewing
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Qualitative interviewing is a data collection method employed by many researchers who are interested in gathering primary data. Basically, interviewing people could be viewed as engaging them in storytelling. Both the researcher and the researched co-construct knowledge through negotiation within their different social and historical contexts. The article explores key issues about qualitative interviewing including: history of qualitative interviewing, definitions, types of interviews while giving the importance of qualitative interviewing. In addition, it covers the art of designing the interview questions, preparations for interviews, sampling of participants and data analysis. Lastly, the paper ends with a brief mention of the limitations and weaknesses of interviewing as a data collection method.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Elizabeth Ngumbi, Ombajo Misava Edward
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