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Overview
In-depth interviews are used extensively across the social sciences by qualitative researchers and professionals. The traditional, empirical interview does not develop a relationship between the interviewer and interviewee and minimizes the interviewer's personal reaction to the interviewee. In many cases, this interviewing style is appropriate and sufficient for gathering data. However, what if the interviewer seeks a more profound exploration and fuller understanding of the individual being studied?
This volume presents a valuable alternative interviewing approach - the interactive-relational - that promotes a clearer, deeper portrait of the person interviewed. This technique encourages the interviewer to participate more
Incl. interaction & relationship/comparison w/traditional approaches to interviewing/posturing in the interview/etc.
Synopsis
In-depth interviews are used extensively across the social sciences by qualitative researchers and professionals. The traditional, empirical interview does not develop a relationship between the interviewer and interviewee and minimizes the interviewer's personal reaction to the interviewee. In many cases, this interviewing style is appropriate and sufficient for gathering data. However, what if the interviewer seeks a more profound exploration and fuller understanding of the individual being studied?
This volume presents a valuable alternative interviewing approach - the interactive-relational - that promotes a clearer, deeper portrait of the person interviewed.
Booknews
Presents a new approach to interviewing that allows interviewers to recognize and reveal their personal feelings while maintaining a professional stance. Case studies include interviews with B. F. Skinner, Lucille Ball, and patients. Chirban is a psychologist, but says the method can also be used by journalists, social science researchers, personnel managers, and others. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)