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Interviewing young men about sex and procreation: methodological issues.

Sally Hutchinson1, William Marsiglio, Mark Cohan

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Florida, USA.

Qualitative Health Research
|January 19, 2002
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Perspectives on sexual and reproductive health·2003

This study explores challenges in interviewing young men about reproductive health and identity. It offers insights for researchers and providers to improve qualitative data collection on sensitive topics.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Reproductive Health
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Lack of established guidelines for interviewing men on procreative identity.
  • Need for understanding young men's perspectives on relationships, sex, contraception, pregnancy, and fatherhood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and discuss methodological challenges in qualitative interviews with young men.
  • To sensitize researchers and practitioners to the complexities of this research area.

Main Methods:

  • In-depth qualitative interviews with 50 single male participants (ages 16-30).
  • Reflexive analysis of interview experiences.
  • Diverse sample selection based on recent heterosexual relationships or marriage.

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Main Results:

  • Identification of key methodological issues encountered during interviews.
  • Development of indices for assessing the success of qualitative interviews with this demographic.

Conclusions:

  • Qualitative interviews with young men on procreative identity present unique challenges.
  • The findings provide practical guidance for future research and practice in reproductive health.