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  • History of Science
  • Qualitative Research Methods

Background:

  • Oral history training often emphasizes standardized scripts for life stories.
  • Research interviews are driven by specific historical project questions, not solely interviewee biography.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To differentiate between life story and research interviews in historical practice.
  • To examine Soraya de Chadarevian's systematic reflections on interview methodologies.
  • To discuss the evolution of de Chadarevian's approach to research interviews over three decades.

Main Methods:

  • Interrogation of Soraya de Chadarevian's interview approach by Lara Keuck.
  • Analysis of de Chadarevian's historical practice involving research interviews.
  • Reflection on methodological implications derived from extensive interview experience.

Main Results:

  • Research interviews are less focused on the interviewee's personal life story.
  • Research interviews can be more personal concerning the interviewer's specific interests.
  • De Chadarevian's personal approach to research interviews has evolved significantly.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the nuanced role of the interviewer is crucial in historical research.
  • Methodological insights can be gained from reflecting on the long-term development of interview practices.
  • The distinction between life story and research interviews impacts the nature of historical inquiry.