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In-Depth Interview
What is Interview?
• Interview: A Purposeful Social
Interaction, Conversation, Discussion
• Two, More People, One Questions, Other
Answers-----Research Question, Topic,
Theme
In-Depth Interview
• One-On-One Basis, Two Individuals---
Interviewer and Respondent
• Purpose: Data Collection, Detailed Discussion
on Research Topic, Theme
• Data: Personal Experiences, Accounts, Words,
Opinions, Views, Ideas, Perceptions (Own
Words)
Structure and Control Issues
• Un-structured or Semi-structured?
• List of Questions In Advance?
• Control of Content and Direction?
Structured Interview
• Structured Interview: Preconceived Topics/
Questions are Devised (Questionnaire)
• Fixed Order and Wording of Questions
• Participant Responds To Questions
• Close-Ended Questions---Choices Are Given
In-Depth Interview
• One View: Unstructured in Format
• Researcher Introduces Topic
• No Extensive List---Predetermined, Focused,
Short Questions
• Awareness of Main Theme(s)
• Think Through Relevant Questions
In-Depth Interview
(Unstructured)
• No Control Over Content and Direction
of Interview, Discussion
• Researcher Leaves Respondents to
Narrate Their Experiences, Accounts of
Events, Themes
In-Depth Interview
• Second View: Semi-Structured in Format
• Researcher Introduces Topic, Theme
• Respondents Free To Elaborate on Topic
• Give Personal Account of Their Experience
• May Take Researcher in New but Related
Direction
In-Depth Interview
(Semi-Structured)
• Researcher Has A List of Themes
• Tentative Questions---Written, Memorized
• Probing Questions---Specific Information
• Probing Further Information on Experience
• Some Control over Content and Direction of
Discussion
Other Salient Features
• Medium: Face-to-Face, Telephone
• Acceptable Practices: Questions, Question
Order May Vary, Addition, Deletion
• Most Open-Ended Questions
• Actual Questions---Composed on Spot
• Questions out of Natural Rhythm
Focus Group
(Group Interview)
• A Small Group of Individuals----Assembled to
Express Their Views, Opinions Theme, Topic
• Group Environment
• Qualitative Data Collection Method
• Data: Same As in In-Depth Interview;
Emotions, Feelings, Tensions, Contradictions
Main Features
• Group Size----No Fixed Number
• Consideration: Each Member is Able to
Speak
• Common View: 6—12 Members
• Time: Meet 1-2 hours
Main Features
• Composition: No Friends, Still Comfortable to
Talk to Each Other
• Basis of Composition: Common Experience,
Common Activities Knowledgeable About
Topic, Detailed Discussion
• Presence of Researcher (Takes notes, Observes)
• Multiple Sessions--- Multiple Focus Groups
Main Features
• Both Unstructured and Semi-structured
• Respondents Free to Discuss Topic
• Researcher Takes an Active Role—
Controlling Content and Direction of
Group Discussion
• Questions Prepared In Advance?
Main Features
• No Experts, Self-Appointed Experts,
Inhibit Reponses, Intimidate
Respondents
• Hostile Members----Asked to Leave in
Breaks
Advantages of Focus Group
• Quick and Cheap---Data Collection Method
• Setting and Respondents---Variety
• Direct Talk to Respondents----Clarification,
Elaboration, Better Understanding of ideas
• Opportunity: Respondents to Develop
Reactions, Build Responses to Other Members
Disadvantages
• Group Dynamics---Data Quality
• Dominance of one viewpoint----Dominant
Member
• Reluctance to Reveal Information
In-Depth Interview and Focus
Group
• Choice: Not Matter of Either/Or
• Similarities: Role of Researcher Important--
Determining how the Discussion will Proceed
• Researcher can Potentially Influence the
Content
• Data :Same in Both
• Interview Guidelines: Same in Both
Differences
• Total Number of Participants
• The Amount of Data Collected---Focus Group
vs A Set of Individual Interviews
• Focus Group: Access to Greater Number of
Respondents at one point
• In-depth Interview Provides more details about
each Respondent
Interview Guidelines
• Moderation Style: Encourage Respondents,
Comfortable, Respected, Input is Needed
• Sensitive Ear----Interested in Their Views
• Warm, Avoid Over-Rapport and Conflict
• Remain Neutral, No Shock or Surprise
• Probing, Right Questions, From General to
Specific
Interview Guidelines
• Check-List of Themes, No Reliance on Memory
• Taking Notes: Backbone of Data Collection
• Recording---Written, Audio-Taping (Reactivity
Problem)
• Jotting on Spot, Casual Jotting (Memory
Sparkers)
Interview Guidelines
• Short Notes, Not Long
• Elaborate Notes—24 Hours
• Separate Notes---Different Categories
• Labels with Basic Information: Name, Code,
Demographics (Age, Gender, Race, etc.),
Location in Social Network, Time and Place of
Interview
Analysis
• Look For Patterns---Themes, Perspectives
• Patterns Formed By Words of Respondents
• Topics: Consistent High Level Interest in Each
Group
• Group-to-Group Validation: Repetition of a
Theme in Most Groups
Analysis
• Focus on Words of Respondents (Own
Interpretation Helpful)
• Process Begins with Researcher’s
Interest, Ends with Respondent’s Interest

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In depth interview.1

  • 2. What is Interview? • Interview: A Purposeful Social Interaction, Conversation, Discussion • Two, More People, One Questions, Other Answers-----Research Question, Topic, Theme
  • 3. In-Depth Interview • One-On-One Basis, Two Individuals--- Interviewer and Respondent • Purpose: Data Collection, Detailed Discussion on Research Topic, Theme • Data: Personal Experiences, Accounts, Words, Opinions, Views, Ideas, Perceptions (Own Words)
  • 4. Structure and Control Issues • Un-structured or Semi-structured? • List of Questions In Advance? • Control of Content and Direction?
  • 5. Structured Interview • Structured Interview: Preconceived Topics/ Questions are Devised (Questionnaire) • Fixed Order and Wording of Questions • Participant Responds To Questions • Close-Ended Questions---Choices Are Given
  • 6. In-Depth Interview • One View: Unstructured in Format • Researcher Introduces Topic • No Extensive List---Predetermined, Focused, Short Questions • Awareness of Main Theme(s) • Think Through Relevant Questions
  • 7. In-Depth Interview (Unstructured) • No Control Over Content and Direction of Interview, Discussion • Researcher Leaves Respondents to Narrate Their Experiences, Accounts of Events, Themes
  • 8. In-Depth Interview • Second View: Semi-Structured in Format • Researcher Introduces Topic, Theme • Respondents Free To Elaborate on Topic • Give Personal Account of Their Experience • May Take Researcher in New but Related Direction
  • 9. In-Depth Interview (Semi-Structured) • Researcher Has A List of Themes • Tentative Questions---Written, Memorized • Probing Questions---Specific Information • Probing Further Information on Experience • Some Control over Content and Direction of Discussion
  • 10. Other Salient Features • Medium: Face-to-Face, Telephone • Acceptable Practices: Questions, Question Order May Vary, Addition, Deletion • Most Open-Ended Questions • Actual Questions---Composed on Spot • Questions out of Natural Rhythm
  • 11. Focus Group (Group Interview) • A Small Group of Individuals----Assembled to Express Their Views, Opinions Theme, Topic • Group Environment • Qualitative Data Collection Method • Data: Same As in In-Depth Interview; Emotions, Feelings, Tensions, Contradictions
  • 12. Main Features • Group Size----No Fixed Number • Consideration: Each Member is Able to Speak • Common View: 6—12 Members • Time: Meet 1-2 hours
  • 13. Main Features • Composition: No Friends, Still Comfortable to Talk to Each Other • Basis of Composition: Common Experience, Common Activities Knowledgeable About Topic, Detailed Discussion • Presence of Researcher (Takes notes, Observes) • Multiple Sessions--- Multiple Focus Groups
  • 14. Main Features • Both Unstructured and Semi-structured • Respondents Free to Discuss Topic • Researcher Takes an Active Role— Controlling Content and Direction of Group Discussion • Questions Prepared In Advance?
  • 15. Main Features • No Experts, Self-Appointed Experts, Inhibit Reponses, Intimidate Respondents • Hostile Members----Asked to Leave in Breaks
  • 16. Advantages of Focus Group • Quick and Cheap---Data Collection Method • Setting and Respondents---Variety • Direct Talk to Respondents----Clarification, Elaboration, Better Understanding of ideas • Opportunity: Respondents to Develop Reactions, Build Responses to Other Members
  • 17. Disadvantages • Group Dynamics---Data Quality • Dominance of one viewpoint----Dominant Member • Reluctance to Reveal Information
  • 18. In-Depth Interview and Focus Group • Choice: Not Matter of Either/Or • Similarities: Role of Researcher Important-- Determining how the Discussion will Proceed • Researcher can Potentially Influence the Content • Data :Same in Both • Interview Guidelines: Same in Both
  • 19. Differences • Total Number of Participants • The Amount of Data Collected---Focus Group vs A Set of Individual Interviews • Focus Group: Access to Greater Number of Respondents at one point • In-depth Interview Provides more details about each Respondent
  • 20. Interview Guidelines • Moderation Style: Encourage Respondents, Comfortable, Respected, Input is Needed • Sensitive Ear----Interested in Their Views • Warm, Avoid Over-Rapport and Conflict • Remain Neutral, No Shock or Surprise • Probing, Right Questions, From General to Specific
  • 21. Interview Guidelines • Check-List of Themes, No Reliance on Memory • Taking Notes: Backbone of Data Collection • Recording---Written, Audio-Taping (Reactivity Problem) • Jotting on Spot, Casual Jotting (Memory Sparkers)
  • 22. Interview Guidelines • Short Notes, Not Long • Elaborate Notes—24 Hours • Separate Notes---Different Categories • Labels with Basic Information: Name, Code, Demographics (Age, Gender, Race, etc.), Location in Social Network, Time and Place of Interview
  • 23. Analysis • Look For Patterns---Themes, Perspectives • Patterns Formed By Words of Respondents • Topics: Consistent High Level Interest in Each Group • Group-to-Group Validation: Repetition of a Theme in Most Groups
  • 24. Analysis • Focus on Words of Respondents (Own Interpretation Helpful) • Process Begins with Researcher’s Interest, Ends with Respondent’s Interest