Qualitative research interviewing: reflections on power, silence and assumptions.

Durkin, J; Jackson, D; Usher, K

Qualitative research interviewing: reflections on power, silence and assumptions.

Durkin, J Jackson, D

Usher, K

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Publisher:: RCN Publishing Ltd.
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Nurse researcher, 2020, 28, (4), pp. 31-35
Issue Date:: 2020-12

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dc.contributor.author	Durkin, J
dc.contributor.author	Jackson, D https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5252-5325
dc.contributor.author	Usher, K https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9686-5003
dc.date.accessioned	2021-04-16T05:11:25Z
dc.date.available	2020-04-21
dc.date.available	2021-04-16T05:11:25Z
dc.date.issued	2020-12
dc.identifier.citation	Nurse researcher, 2020, 28, (4), pp. 31-35
dc.identifier.issn	1351-5578
dc.identifier.issn	2047-8992
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/148170
dc.description.abstract	<h4>Background</h4>Novice researchers can face many challenges throughout their journey as researchers in training, particularly when interviewing for qualitative research.<h4>Aim</h4>To present an authentic account of the challenges a novice researcher faced when collecting data using narrative interviews.<h4>Discussion</h4>The researcher reconsidered how previous interviews had involved power relations and the urge to seek a 'correct' answer from participants. The article explores what are considered 'data', as well as the use of laughter and silence to re-establish power dynamics.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Reflection, feedback from supervisors and peers, and ongoing research experience can help novice researchers understand the strengths and weaknesses of their previous interviews.<h4>Implications for practice</h4>Novice researchers may find this article useful when planning for challenges they may encounter when undertaking qualitative research.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	RCN Publishing Ltd.
dc.relation.ispartof	Nurse researcher
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.7748/nr.2020.e1725
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dc.subject	1110 Nursing
dc.title	Qualitative research interviewing: reflections on power, silence and assumptions.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	28
utslib.location.activity	England
utslib.for	1110 Nursing
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
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pubs.issue	4
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Abstract:

Background

Novice researchers can face many challenges throughout their journey as researchers in training, particularly when interviewing for qualitative research.

Aim

To present an authentic account of the challenges a novice researcher faced when collecting data using narrative interviews.

Discussion

The researcher reconsidered how previous interviews had involved power relations and the urge to seek a 'correct' answer from participants. The article explores what are considered 'data', as well as the use of laughter and silence to re-establish power dynamics.

Conclusions

Reflection, feedback from supervisors and peers, and ongoing research experience can help novice researchers understand the strengths and weaknesses of their previous interviews.

Implications for practice

Novice researchers may find this article useful when planning for challenges they may encounter when undertaking qualitative research.

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