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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Data collection via interviewing is often perceived as straightforward.
  • However, the practical execution involves significant complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the intricate nature of data collection through interviews.
  • To guide novice researchers on the challenges inherent in this method.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative data collection.
  • Interpersonal communication strategies.
  • Information recording techniques.

Main Results:

  • Initial perceptions of ease in interviewing are misleading.
  • Researchers encounter substantial challenges in practice.
  • Effective interviewing demands more than simple question-asking.

Conclusions:

  • Interviewing as a research method requires specialized skills.
  • Researchers must prepare for the complexities of data acquisition through dialogue.
  • The undertaking of research interviewing is often underestimated.