Data Collection: Interviewing

Albert Dale Hunter

doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.44015-8

Data Collection: Interviewing

Albert Dale Hunter^*

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Sociology

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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)
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	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.44015-8
State	Published - Mar 26 2015

Keywords

Interview as an ambiguous situation
Interview as exchange
Interview control
Interview formats
Interviewer bias
Social interaction

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Social Sciences(all)

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