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In-Depth Interview Method
In-depth interviews are a qualitative research method in which a trained interviewer conducts one-on-one conversations with individual participants using open-ended questions to explore their experiences, perspectives, and understandings of a phenomenon. Developed in the 1950s by Rogers and Hyman, the method varies along a spectrum from structured (standardized question sets) to semi-structured (guided topic areas with flexibility) to unstructured (emergent, conversational). In-depth interviews are widely used in sociology, psychology, health sciences, anthropology, and organizational research to capture rich, detailed narratives and personal meaning.
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Sources
- Kvale, S. (1996). InterViews: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing. SAGE Publications. ISBN: 978-0761908631
- Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications. ISBN: 978-0761919676
- Bernard, H. R. (2006). Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (4th ed.). Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN: 978-0742539136
- Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2005). Qualitative Interviewing: The Art of Hearing Data (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications. ISBN: 978-0761928479