The interview in qualitative research.

Abstract

The interview is by far the most common method of qualitative data collection. Interviewing is a paradox. From a distance, it appears deceptively simple. Some studies, such as surveys, do require fairly basic skills. Yet scholarly qualitative nursing research often explores profound human experiences. Performing sensitive, focused, method-specific interviews is a skill requiring considerable knowledge and practice. In this article, the basics of successful research interviewing will be presented.