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  • Qualitative Research Methods
  • Sociology

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  • Incorporating multiple family members' interview data is valuable but underutilized in contemporary family scholarship.
  • Methodological challenges hinder the widespread adoption of multi-informant interview approaches in family research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive roadmap for developing and executing in-depth interview studies involving multiple family members.
  • To guide family scholars in selecting appropriate qualitative methodologies for their research questions.
  • To address the methodological underdevelopment hindering multi-informant family interview studies.

Main Methods:

  • Outlines common epistemological frames guiding multi-informant family interviews.
  • Illustrates thematic research questions best addressed by this approach.
  • Critically reviews best practices for conducting research with separate, dyadic, or combined interview methods.

Main Results:

  • Identifies and elaborates on three primary approaches: separate interviews, dyadic/group interviews, and combined methods.
  • Provides a framework for understanding the strengths and applications of each method.
  • Offers practical guidance for researchers navigating methodological choices.

Conclusions:

  • This article equips family scholars, especially those early in their research process, with the knowledge to effectively implement multi-informant interview strategies.
  • The study advocates for the increased use of multi-informant interviews to enhance the depth and validity of family research.
  • It bridges the gap between the recognized utility and practical application of interviewing multiple family members.