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Qualitative research interviews

Assessing the therapeutic value and challenges

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ID2938639
AuthorsKelly Rossetto (0000-0003-3952-4592, Boston College, corresponding author), Kelly R Rossetto (Boston College)
Year2014
Volume31
Issue4
Pages482-489
Publication date2014-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social and Personal Relationships (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0265-4075 • E-ISSN: 1460-3608
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0265407514522892
OpenAlexW2147908839
LanguageEN
Citations received36
References cited27

This essay explores a question crucial to the role of qualitative researchers: Is there therapeutic value in the research interview process? I use interviewees' responses to participating in in-depth interviews, along with a discussion of theoretical and empirical research, to build and evidence an argument that the qualitative research interview (QRI) process can be therapeutic and should be acknowledged as such. Challenges to researchers and ideas for strengthening the value of QRIs are discussed

Argument (complex analysis · Empirical research · Epistemology · Process (computing · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics · Medicine · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology

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Citation span2014 - 2026 (13)
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