Interviews Learning The Craft Of Qualitative Research Interviewing 3rd Edition
Introduction
The third edition of the book "Interviews: Learning The Craft Of Qualitative Research Interviewing" by Steinar Kvale and Svend Brinkmann is a comprehensive guide to conducting qualitative research interviews. The book provides a practical and theoretical understanding of the qualitative research interviewing process, and it is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals who are interested in qualitative research methods.
About the authors
Steinar Kvale is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. He has written several books on qualitative research methods, including "InterViews: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing" and "Doing Interviews".
Svend Brinkmann is a professor of psychology at Aalborg University, Denmark. He has written several books on qualitative research methods, including "Qualitative Inquiry in Everyday Life" and "The Research Interview: Reflective Practice and Reflexivity in Research Processes".
Overview of the book
The book is divided into three parts. Part one covers the theoretical foundations of qualitative research interviewing, including the epistemological and ontological assumptions underlying the approach, the different types of interviews, and the ethical considerations involved in conducting interviews.
Part two provides a practical guide to conducting qualitative research interviews, including the different stages of the interview process, from planning and preparing the interview to analyzing the data collected from the interview. The authors also provide practical tips for conducting interviews, such as how to establish rapport with the interviewee and how to deal with difficult situations during the interview.
Part three of the book focuses on the analysis and interpretation of qualitative research data, including the different methods of data analysis, such as thematic analysis, narrative analysis, and discourse analysis. The authors also discuss the importance of reflexivity in the research process and provide guidance on how to write up and present the findings of a qualitative research study.
Key concepts
The book introduces several key concepts related to qualitative research interviewing, including:
- Epistemology: The study of knowledge and belief, and how they are acquired.
- Ontology: The study of the nature of existence or reality.
- Interview types: Different types of interviews, such as structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interviews.
- Interview guide: A document that outlines the topics and questions that will be covered during the interview.
- Data analysis: The process of analyzing and interpreting qualitative research data.
- Reflexivity: The process of reflecting on the researcher's own biases and assumptions, and how they may influence the research process.
Conclusion
The third edition of "Interviews: Learning The Craft Of Qualitative Research Interviewing" is an essential resource for anyone interested in conducting qualitative research interviews. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the theoretical and practical aspects of the research interviewing process, and it is an invaluable tool for students, researchers, and professionals who want to learn more about qualitative research methods.