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Interviewing Criminal Justice Populations without Electronic Recording Devices: A Guide

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: We outline a guide for facilitating face-to-face in-depth interviews without the use of electronic recording devices in criminal justice research. It is designed to provide researchers with step-by-step directions they can follow to conduct interviews when recording equipment is not available, not allowed, or not used due to other reasons. In-depth interviews are common in qualitative criminal justice research but require researchers to be highly flexible and adaptive. When interviews are conducted on sensitive issues or carried out in high security environments, recording devices may not be permitted or welcomed. This protocol aims to make the interviews more structured, systematic and organized when electronic recording devices are not used in an attempt to enhance the accuracy and transparency. These guidelines were developed based on practical and theoretical foundations.

Source: The Qualitative Report

DOI: 10.46743/2160-3715/2019.3641

Authors: Phaik Kin Cheah, N. Prabha Unnithan, Annie Margaret Sandela Raran

Institutions: Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Colorado State University

Language: English

Topic: Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $500