Probing in qualitative research interviews: Theory and practice

IF 4.6 3区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Qualitative Research in Psychology Pub Date : 2023-07-03 DOI:10.1080/14780887.2023.2238625

Oliver C. Robinson

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Abstract

ABSTRACT The effective use of probing in research interviews is central to eliciting rich, deep data from participants. Probing achieves access to this extra level of detail and depth via verbal prompts to clarify, elaborate, illustrate or explain a prior answer to an interview question that the participant has already given. This article presents a four-part theoretical framework of narrative theory, self-disclosure theory, autobiographical memory theory and attribution theory, which together provide a sense-making structure for why probing works and why it is important to research interviews. I then summarise a taxonomic model, entitled the DICE approach to probing. DICE is an acronym that stands for four types of probe based on first letters: 1. Descriptive Detail Probes, 2. Idiographic Memory Probes, 3. Clarifying Probes, 4. Explanatory Probes. This is followed by a critical consideration of probing in relation to Yardley’s evaluation criteria for qualitative research.

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质性研究访谈中的探究:理论与实践

摘要在研究访谈中有效利用探究是从参与者那里获得丰富、深入数据的核心。探究通过口头提示来澄清、阐述、说明或解释参与者之前对面试问题的回答，从而达到这种额外的细节和深度。本文提出了一个由叙事理论、自我揭露理论、自传体记忆理论和归因理论四部分组成的理论框架，这些理论共同为探究性作品和研究性访谈为什么重要提供了一个有意义的结构。然后，我总结了一个分类模型，题为DICE探索方法。DICE是一个缩写词，代表四种基于首字母的探针类型：1。描述性详细探针，2。习语记忆探针，3。澄清探头，4。解释性调查。接下来是对Yardley定性研究评价标准的批判性思考。

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Qualitative Research in Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY-

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20.00

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0.50%

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期刊介绍： Qualitative Research in Psychology is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality, original research. It aims to become the primary forum for qualitative researchers in all areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, educational, clinical, health, and forensic psychology. The journal also welcomes psychologically relevant qualitative research from other disciplines. It seeks innovative and pioneering work that advances the field of qualitative research in psychology. The journal has published state-of-the-art debates on various research approaches, methods, and analytic techniques, such as discourse analysis, interpretative phenomenological analysis, visual analyses, and online research. It has also explored the role of qualitative research in fields like psychosocial studies and feminist psychology. Additionally, the journal has provided informative articles on ethics, transcription, interviewee recruitment, and has introduced innovative research techniques like photovoice, autoethnography, template analysis, and psychogeography. While the predominant audience consists of psychology professionals using qualitative research methods in academic, clinical, or occupational settings, the journal has an interdisciplinary focus. It aims to raise awareness of psychology as a social science that encompasses various qualitative approaches. In summary, Qualitative Research in Psychology is a leading forum for qualitative researchers in psychology. It publishes cutting-edge research, explores different research approaches and techniques, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.