InterViews

InterViews provides a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of qualitative research interviewing, explaining both the practical “whys” and “hows” necessary for mastering this craft. The book’s structured approach, based on a seven-stage process, delves into the epistemological and ethical dimensions of the interview process while preparing students and professionals to learn from both practice and exemplary models. In this revised edition, the authors incorporate new developments in qualitative interviewing, including narrative, discursive, and conversational analyses, as well as an insightful chapter on linguistic modes of interview analysis. The work examines interviewing not just as a method but as a multifaceted social practice, addressing various forms ranging from empathetic to confrontational styles. Enhanced with practical and conceptual assignments along with innovative “tool boxes,” InterViews equips readers with the strategies to tackle real-world challenges in qualitative research. This text is an essential resource for both novice and experienced interview researchers, as well as for graduate students engaged in social and health sciences research methods.