Interviewing Vulnerable Old People: Ethical And Methodological Implications Of Imagining Our Subjects

Russell, Cherry

doi:10.1016/s0890-4065(99)00018-3

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“…For example, Russell found that many older people may not want to talk about topics such as social isolation, ''because such an acknowledgement challenged their identity as independent people'' [32].…”

Section: Methods Of Eliciting Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early user involvement in the development of information technology-related products for older people

Eisma

Dickinson

Goodman

et al. 2004

Universal Access in the Information Society

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The UTOPIA project (Usable Technology for Older People-Inclusive and Appropriate) is focused on developing effective methods for the early involvement of older people in the development of information technology-related products for people aged 60 and over, and on providing industry with tools to assist in the development of information technology products for such older people. An essential part of this methodology is building a diverse user base, forming a long-lasting partnership with older people, and developing approaches for effective interaction with this target user group. Our experiences with eliciting information from groups of older people about technology is described, together with a report on seminars for Scottish industry designed to raise an awareness of these issues.

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Section: Methods Of Eliciting Informationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Early user involvement in the development of information technology-related products for older people

Eisma

Dickinson

Goodman

et al. 2004

Universal Access in the Information Society

223

141

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“…Third, is the ongoing problem of access to and recruitment of potentially "at risk" older people in the community, particularly where language or other issues (eg, cognitive impairment) play a role; recruiting interview participants through third parties can also prove problematic. 79 Access and recruitment may present different kinds of problems in residential care settings -for example, "gatekeeping" by staff (eg, selective approach to identifying "suitable" interviewees), or difficulties finding sufficient numbers of people (including family members) able to participate in a research study.…”

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Social isolation and loneliness among older people: issues and future challenges in community and residential settings

Grenade¹,

Boldy²

2008

Aust. Health Review

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Although often associated with older age, loneliness and social isolation are not well understood in terms of their prevalence, risk and protective factors. Evidence suggests that only a minority of community-dwelling older people are "severely" lonely or isolated, however a number of factors need to be considered to fully understand the extent and significance of the problem. Community-based studies have identified a variety of risk factors for loneliness/isolation including widowhood, no (surviving) children, living alone, deteriorating health, and life events (eg, loss and bereavement). Having a confidant has been identified as a protective factor for loneliness. However, evidence is often unclear or inconclusive, especially within residential settings. We identified the need to conduct more residential care-focused research; the importance of addressing a variety of methodological concerns; and the need for practitioners to develop intervention programs that are appropriately targeted, evidence-based and

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“…In addition, he invited the participants for a formal interview. This methodological triangulation was expected to result in more robust and richer data (Bryman, 2015), which is especially valuable in research with vulnerable groups that often have difficulties expressing their thoughts and emotions in a coherent way (Russell, 1999). …”

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“…If they went off-topic, this was not prevented, in order to allow the respondents to speak in their own words about their own themes; i.e., to Verstehen the respondents (Weber, 1947). This approach was intended to prevent that the interviewer directed the interviews too much, something that is important when interviewing vulnerable groups (Russell, 1999). The interviews took place at the home of the respondent or in a public place, like a bar or café, chosen by the respondent.…”

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confidence: 99%

Eating together as a social network intervention for people with mild intellectual disabilities: a theory-based evaluation

Kruithof

Suurmond

Harting

2018

International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well

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Purpose: People with mild intellectual disabilities (MID) generally live independently among the wider community. This can result in social exclusion and feelings of loneliness. Therefore, social work organizations aim to socially include people with MID through organizing activities in neighbourhoods that should lead to enlarged networks and increased societal participation. The “Communal Table” is such a, group-orientated, intervention that organizes monthly dinners in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Because little is known about the effectiveness of interventions aiming to bring about social inclusion for people with MID we explored which types of participants were reached and whether and how the intervention brought about the intended outcomes. Methods: We performed a theory-based evaluation, using participatory observations and qualitative interviews (n = 19). The Communal Table attracted a diverse and loyal group of participants. Results: We distinguished four types of participants—lonely participants, activist participants, satisfied participants and calculating participants—whose pre-existing networks played a significant role in their individual needs for support and the outcomes of the intervention. Outcomes reported included experiences of conviviality and warmth, temporary relief of underlying problems and an overall positive opinion about the intervention, but network enlargement or increased societal participation were not reported. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that social network interventions for people with MID should be tailored to participants’ pre-existing networks and related individual needs to be successful.

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Interviewing Vulnerable Old People: Ethical And Methodological Implications Of Imagining Our Subjects

Cited by 59 publications

References 4 publications

Early user involvement in the development of information technology-related products for older people

Early user involvement in the development of information technology-related products for older people

Social isolation and loneliness among older people: issues and future challenges in community and residential settings

Eating together as a social network intervention for people with mild intellectual disabilities: a theory-based evaluation

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