Abstract
Interviews are fundamental tools in the social sciences for different styles of research such as experimental, survey, fieldwork, and nonreactive research. According to some theories of measurement, all measurement involves interaction (usually between two people), and interviews are particularly noteworthy in this respect. The article relates four theories of social interaction within the interview process: role theory, exchange theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction. It concludes by noting the necessity of a multimethod strategy to refine the use of interview techniques in social science research.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences: Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 851-856 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780080970875 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780080970868 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 26 2015 |
Keywords
- Interview as an ambiguous situation
- Interview as exchange
- Interview control
- Interview formats
- Interviewer bias
- Social interaction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences(all)