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A reflection on the challenges in interviewing Arab participants.
Rasmieh Mustafa Al-Amer1, Lucie Ramjan2, Paul Glew3
1Nursing School, Isra Private University, Amman, Jordan.
Nurse Researcher
|May 30, 2018
Summary
When interviewing Arab participants with chronic diseases, consider cultural beliefs and potential challenges. Addressing issues like gatekeeping, gender, privacy, and social norms is crucial for building rapport and gathering in-depth information.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative research methodology
- Cross-cultural communication
- Health disparities
Background:
- Cultural beliefs and cognitive frameworks significantly influence interactions with Arab individuals managing chronic health conditions.
- Understanding these nuances is essential for effective qualitative research in this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the complexities and challenges encountered when conducting interviews with Arab participants.
- To offer practical recommendations for researchers navigating cross-cultural qualitative studies.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study based on the experiences of interviewing ten Arab participants with type 2 diabetes and coexisting depression.
- Analysis of challenges including gatekeeping, gender dynamics, participant privacy, and superstitious beliefs.
Main Results:
- Gatekeeping, gender concordance, privacy concerns, and superstitious thinking can impede rapport and data depth.
- Sensitive topics challenging social norms require careful consideration.
Conclusions:
- Researchers must proactively address cultural factors, including personal space, gender matching, and pseudonym selection, to enhance study validity.
- Early and open communication is key to successful engagement with Arab participants in chronic disease research.
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