Interview Techniques and Practices

A type of question that allows for a wide range of responses and encourages clients to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.

A type of question that restricts responses to predetermined options, leading to quick and precise answers but limiting client self-expression.

A key interviewing technique that involves summarizing key points, connecting different statements, and identifying recurring themes in the interview.

Techniques used by interviewers to ensure they understand the client's meaning correctly. This may involve paraphrasing or asking for clarification.

Taking notes during a client interview can provide a reliable record of the conversation. It also helps clients feel heard and understood.

The interviewer must make crucial decisions before the interview begins. This includes setting up the environment and selecting appropriate professional behaviors.

Long, detailed client responses often include valuable information, but require careful analysis to extract key details.

Interviewer's goal is to acknowledge and validate the client's emotions, even if explicitly stated.

Questions used to ensure the interviewer understands the client's comments accurately.

The interviewer points out inconsistencies or discrepancies in the client's statements to encourage self-reflection.

Restating the client's comments in the interviewer’s own words to confirm understanding.

A closing statement summarizing key points or providing an initial interpretation of the client's problem.

Taking notes during interviews can provide a record of the session but might distract the interviewer or make the client feel uncomfortable.

Recording an interview provides a complete record but requires client consent and can impact the client's openness and willingness to share.

The interviewer's ability to actively listen and process what the client says. This is communicated by using techniques such as clarifying questions, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

The ability of the client to openly and honestly share information with the interviewer. This can be influenced by factors such as trust, rapport, and the interview environment.

The process of gathering data by asking people open-ended questions so they can express their views, experiences, and perspectives in their own words.

It explores the meaning behind people's lives, particularly in their everyday contexts. It aims to understand how people make sense of their own world.

Qualitative research delves into the processes of life, like how people learn, develop relationships, or make decisions, not just focusing on the results.

By using open-ended questions and observing people in their natural settings, qualitative researchers can gather rich and detailed insights.

Qualitative research attempts to represent the diverse range of opinions and perspectives of individuals.

When asking questions in qualitative research, it's important to avoid leading questions that might influence the participant to respond in a certain way. Instead, ask open-ended questions to encourage honest and spontaneous responses.

Creating a safe and comfortable environment for participants to share their thoughts openly without fear of judgment can greatly improve the quality of the data collected.

Use simple and clear language when asking questions to ensure all participants understand clearly and can contribute to the research effectively.

The researcher interacts with the people, places, or situations being studied to gather information.

Understanding how individuals interpret and make sense of their own lives and experiences.

Acknowledging how real-world circumstances affect people's actions and understanding.

The qualitative researcher acts as the primary tool for data collection and analysis.

Using multiple types of information sources to gain a complete picture of a situation.

Exploring new concepts or insights that can explain human behavior and thinking.

Qualitative research is useful when existing knowledge is limited and new frameworks need to be developed.

The process of analyzing data by dividing it into segments, identifying common themes, and then categorizing and analyzing those themes further.

A method of data analysis where you uncover connections between categories and subcategories, seeking to understand the conditions, context, and strategies associated with each.

The process of negotiating identity as an undocumented immigrant while also adjusting to the demands and expectations of being a college student.

The study of undocumented immigrants' experiences in college, exploring how they navigate their identities and challenges.

In-depth interviews with 11 English-speaking undocumented immigrants enrolled in American universities.

The analysis of interview transcripts yielded 36 initial categories and 12 more refined overarching themes.

The process of identifying and labeling chunks of data to categorize information.

The interview technique involves open-ended questions, allowing participants to share their perspectives and experiences in detail.

An approach to understanding a phenomenon by looking at it from the perspective of those who experience it, emphasizing the meaning they make of their experiences.

The core focus in phenomenological research is on understanding how individuals perceive and experience a particular phenomenon.

In-depth, unstructured interviews allow participants to express their unique experiences and perspectives without rigid constraints.

Identifying and analyzing meaningful units of data that reflect various aspects of the participant's experience, leading to a deeper understanding.

A process that involves integrating the extracted meaning units into a 'typical' representation of the experience, enabling researchers to see a common thread across perspectives.

The process of identifying and separating statements relevant to the research topic from irrelevant ones, ensuring focus during analysis.

Breaking down relevant information into smaller segments representing single thoughts or ideas, ensuring a thorough and detailed analysis.

A critical stance that questions the assumptions underlying participant accounts and explores why they interpret their experiences in a specific way.