Semi Structured Interviews | Step by Step Explanation

Dive into the world of semi-structured interviews and learn how to conduct them efficiently to gain rich insights. Understand how they differ from structured and unstructured interviews and get step-by-step guidance on executing your own.
Semi-structured interviews provide a balanced approach, allowing you to explore complex topics while maintaining focus. You get to use both predetermined questions and spontaneous follow-ups, giving you the flexibility to delve into unexpected but relevant territories.

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In this video:

The basics of semi-structured interviews
How they differ from structured and unstructured interviews
Step-by-step guide on conducting semi-structured interviews
Example from a study by Lung and Liu
Advantages and disadvantages of using this method

Steps for Conducting Semi-Structured Interviews:

1️⃣ Define your research objective
2️⃣ Write interview questions
3️⃣ Determine who to recruit
4️⃣ Figure out interview logistics
5️⃣ Conduct the interviews
6️⃣ Transcribe the data
7️⃣ Analyze the data by doing qualitative coding
8️⃣Turn your analysis into a narrative

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Lung, C. C., & Liu, J. Y. W. (2016). How the perspectives of nursing assistants and frail elderly residents on their daily interaction in nursing homes affect their interaction: a qualitative study. BMC geriatrics, 16, 13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-016-01...

Pros and Cons of Semi-Structured Interviews:
✅ Blends structured and unstructured elements
✅ Enables in-depth exploration
✅ Keeps you focused on your research objectives
❌ Time-consuming
❌ Risk of leading questions
❌ Responses can be hard to compare

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