Abstract
This chapter provides an overview of the research interview as it relates to the study of social problems. After a general introduction to the history and theoretical foundations of the research interview, four interview methods (survey, in-depth, ethnographic, and active interviews) are briefly described. The power dynamics and ethics of the research interview are then considered, especially in relation to marginal populations. I end the chapter by considering (1) the future of the interview in light of emergent technologies and research paradigms and (2) concerns about its misuse and overuse as a data collection tool.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Researching Social Problems |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Pages | 47-64 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781351608411 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781138091733 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Social Sciences