Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Authors: Harvey, O., van Teijlingen, E. and Parrish, M.
Journal: Sociological Research Online
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-232
eISSN: 1360-7804
DOI: 10.1177/13607804221142212
Abstract:Online communication tools are increasingly being used by qualitative researchers; hence it is timely to reflect on the differences when using a broad range of data collection methods. Using a case study with a potentially hard-to-reach substance-using population who are often distrustful of researchers, this article explores the use of a variety of different platforms for interviews. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Face-to-face interviews and online videos offer more opportunity to build rapport, but lack anonymity. Live Webchat and audio-only interviews offer a high level of anonymity, but both may incur a loss of non-verbal communication, and in the Webchat a potential loss of personal narrative. This article is intended for sociologists who wish to broaden their methods for conducting research interviews.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38206/
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Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Authors: Harvey, O., van Teijlingen, E. and Parrish, M.
Journal: SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH ONLINE
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-232
ISSN: 1360-7804
DOI: 10.1177/13607804221142212
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38206/
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Using a Range of Communication Tools to Interview a Hard-to-Reach Population
Authors: Harvey, O., Parrish, M. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: Sociological Research Online
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38206/
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Using a range of communication tools to interview a hard-to-reach population
Authors: Harvey, O., van Teijlingen, E. and Parrish, M.
Journal: Sociological Research Online
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-232
ISSN: 1360-7804
Abstract:Online communication tools are increasingly being used by qualitative researchers; hence it is timely to reflect on the differences when using a broad range of data collection methods. Using a case study with a potentially hard-to-reach substance-using population who are often distrustful of researchers, this article explores the use of a variety of different platforms for interviews. It highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Face-to-face interviews and online videos offer more opportunity to build rapport, but lack anonymity. Live Webchat and audio-only interviews offer a high level of anonymity, but both may incur a loss of non-verbal communication, and in the Webchat a potential loss of personal narrative. This article is intended for sociologists who wish to broaden their methods for conducting research interviews.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/38206/
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