Introduction Nurses play an important role in the promotion of the optimum health and wellbeing of their populations. They utilize evidence-based interventions to ensure the…

Face-to-Face Interviews Face-to-face interviews stand as a timeless and irreplaceable method for gathering insights. Whether you’re uncovering the hidden layers of a sensitive topic or exploring the…

Focus groups A focus group in research is a qualitative method that involves a small group of people engaging in a discussion guided by a moderator. Focus…

Unstructured interviews Unstructured interviews, often referred to as non-directive interviews, are highly conversational and flexible. In this method, the interviewer may start with a general…

Best practices for conducting semi-structured interviews Conducting a successful semi-structured interview requires careful planning and intentionality at each stage, from selecting participants to designing the questions.…

Best practices for conducting semi-structured interviews Conducting a successful semi-structured interview requires careful planning and intentionality at each stage, from selecting participants to designing the questions.…

Designing and conducting structured interviews When planning a structured interview, the research design plays a crucial role. The interview guide, which contains all the questions the interviewer…

Disadvantages of structured interviews Structured interviews also come with limitations. The most notable drawback is the lack of flexibility. Because the questions are predetermined, the…

When are structured interviews most useful? Structured interviews work best in research that relies on a well-defined theoretical framework. In such cases, the interviewer can devise questions…

Impact of the interviewer effect on research projects The interviewer effect can significantly compromise the quality of qualitative data, leading to measurement errors that distort…