Critiquing Interviewing as a Data Collection Method

Hofisi, Costa; Hofisi, Miriam; Mago, Stephen

doi:10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n16p60

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“…Given the research question, a qualitative research design was deemed the most appropriate. The use of audio‐recorded, semi‐structured interviews allowed for flexibility and empowerment (Hofisi et al., 2014). The data were analysed using thematic analysis (TA) (Braun & Clark, 2019).…”

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I cannot do that…I'm a counsellor: Implications of professional boundaries on counsellors' public life as entertainers

Decelis

Falzon

2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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Background: This study explores perceptions regarding counsellors who are also public entertainers, an issue on which there is a dearth in literature and in codes of ethics.For this study, we reviewed three codes of ethics: the 2014 American Counselling Association's (ACA), the 2017 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's (BACP) and the 2011 Malta Association for the Counselling Profession's (MACP). Method:The research question begged a qualitative approach using individual, audio-recorded, semi-structured interviews with twelve participants: six counsellors and six non-counsellors. Thematic analysis was selected as the most appropriate methods for analysis.Findings: Participants think that counsellors can be entertainers during their free time, but need strict boundaries and ethical responsibility whilst following Rogers' (1957, 1980) person-centred skills of being non-judgemental, empathic and congruent. Boundaries, the context of a small-island community, public life, self-disclosure, wellbeing and challenges were all major themes elicited. Counsellor participants (CPs) highlighted that there is no guide Maltese counsellors can follow regarding what they can and cannot do in public as public entertainers. Participants noted that in the local context, counsellors need to be careful about disclosing their opinions regarding Politics and political affiliations. Politics seemed to be of particular concern and reflects the local biparty culture often loaded with emotions and very strong opinion and allegiances. Participants also reflected that the status of an entertainer/counsellor can also help publicise the profession in the best interest of wellbeing and the profession. Implications forPractice: Implications for practice include training courses with opportunities for reflection on what counsellors can/not do in public in order to continuously address boundaries; training on social media behaviour; training on specialised ethical issues around being a counsellor/entertainer through continuing professional development sessions; specialised training for supervisors; issues to be address in contacts with clients; and updated codes of ethics/ethical framworks. Conclusion: Recommendations include personal reflection and supervision, training at master's level, continued professional development, revised codes of ethics and | 481 DECELIS anD FaLZOn

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

I cannot do that…I'm a counsellor: Implications of professional boundaries on counsellors' public life as entertainers

Decelis

Falzon

2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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“…Qualitative approaches have been associated with several strengths, including increased flexibility, collaborative knowledge creation, and rich, descriptive data that are often lacking in quantitative research (Creswell & Miller, 2000; Hofisi et al, 2014). These methods, however, are not without their critiques.…”

Section: Critique Of Qualitative Analysesmentioning

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Community-based participatory research with Indigenous youth: a critical review of literature

Simpson

Mendenhall

2022

AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples

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Community-based participatory research has gained traction as an innovative approach to research with underserved communities. Community-based participatory research with Indigenous youth, however, is less common. The purpose of this critical review is to explore the conduct of community-based participatory research with Indigenous youth over the past 20 years. Eighteen studies met inclusion criteria; they were evaluated for their respective use of theory, methodology, and findings. One study was quantitative, 16 were qualitative, and one employed mixed methods. Implications for future research, outreach and practice, and policy are discussed. Overall, youth highlighted connection to culture as a major strength and identified a need for programming centered in culture and community. The use of community-based participatory research represents a valuable opportunity to address unique challenges that Indigenous youth face in responsive, creative, and sustainable ways.

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“…Unlike the dyadic interview, the interaction in the in-depth individual interview is a way of building rapport between the participant and the researcher rather than being part of the data itself [25]. This approach requires a researcher to engage with a participant in seeking "deep" information and knowledge [31].…”

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Dyadic Interviews versus In-Depth Individual Interviews in Exploring Food Choices of Norwegian Older Adults: A Comparison of Two Qualitative Methods

Kvalsvik

Øgaard

2021

Foods

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The term “dyadic interview” refers to interviewing two participants together. Although there has been an increase in the use of dyadic interviews as a data collection method in qualitative studies, the literature on the use of this method with older adults is limited. This study was designed to explore the suitability of dyadic interviews as a method of data collection among older adults living at home. The study involved a direct comparison of the data obtained from dyadic interviews and in-depth individual interviews concerning older adults’ food choices. The study sample consisted of eight dyads for the dyadic interviews and six participants for the in-depth individual interviews. The dyads were composed of pairs who share a pre-existing relationship as well as pairs of strangers. We also discussed the role of participant selection and pairing in dyadic interviewing and how the interactions between the dyads may affect the result. Our results indicated that dyadic interviews can be used as an important data collection tool for home-living older adults, particularly when exploring a topic that often involves a dyadic decision. Our findings can be useful for researchers to make a more informed choice when choosing qualitative data collection methods, particularly when interviewing older people.

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Critiquing Interviewing as a Data Collection Method

Abstract: Interviewing is one of the data collection methods which are employed when one adopts the qualitative methodology to conduct research.

Cited by 21 publications

References 7 publications

I cannot do that…I'm a counsellor: Implications of professional boundaries on counsellors' public life as entertainers

I cannot do that…I'm a counsellor: Implications of professional boundaries on counsellors' public life as entertainers

Community-based participatory research with Indigenous youth: a critical review of literature

Dyadic Interviews versus In-Depth Individual Interviews in Exploring Food Choices of Norwegian Older Adults: A Comparison of Two Qualitative Methods

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