Types of social desirability bias In qualitative research, social desirability bias can appear in two key ways: self-deception and impression management. Self-deception occurs when participants…
Ethical challenges of building rapport Qualitative researchers frequently encounter ethical tensions when building rapport with vulnerable participants in interviews. A recent study by Schmid, Garrels,…
Rapport in Interviews Rapport building is the process of connecting with a person and establishing confidence. It provides a safe and comfortable space to communicate.…
Examples of poor questions and how to improve them Poorly constructed questions can lead to vague, inaccurate, or incomplete data, jeopardizing the quality of your…
How to Formulate Interview Questions In qualitative research, interviews are a powerful method for collecting detailed and meaningful data. The way you structure your interview…
Interview questions and research questions When designing a qualitative interview study, it’s crucial to distinguish between the research question and the interview questions. The research question is…
Sample size: How many interviews are enough? One of the most frequently asked questions in qualitative research is: How many interviews are enough? While there…
Recruitment & Sampling for Research Interviews Recruiting participants for interviews is a fundamental step in the qualitative research process. The recruitment process determines the scope of the…
Common errors when preparing for an interview While thorough preparation is key, there are several common errors that researchers may encounter during the interview preparation…
How to create an interview guide? Designing an interview guide in qualitative research is essential for structuring in-depth conversations that capture participants’ nuanced experiences and…