Research interviews What do I need to do and know before a qualitative research interview? When I’m helping researchers prepare to conduct research interviews for the first time, there is a variety of attitudes. Some start with under-estimating the complexity of research interviews. Others are almost paralysed by the fear of the “what if”s. Most experience the more usual mild anxiety...
Field safety Practical advice for your safety in the field So, you’ve arranged some interviews; you’ve had some professional email exchanges and perhaps a pleasant introductory call. Now you’re in the meeting place, the door has closed. You’ve planned for this and you have strategies to keep you safe, haven’t you?
Ethics Lone researchers - balancing safety against the reproduction of vulnerability As a researcher and someone who advises researchers I have an ethical responsibility to warn you about the threats to your safety. But I also have a responsibility not to make my perceptions about my vulnerability into perception of your vulnerability.
