In-depth Interviews in Qualitative Research
Understanding Social Reality Through Interviews
6. Tactics of Clarification
It is sometimes necessary to ask the interviewee to clarify a point, especially when other tactics have failed. This can be done by asking for a chronological account or by asking direct questions such as “Why did you believe…?”, “What happened between … and …?”, or “What led you to make that decision?”.
7. Tactical Change of Subject
This tactic should be avoided and is usually the result of a lack of expertise from the
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Journalism vs. Social Research
Journalism and social research differ in their approach to interviews. Journalistic interviews often have a specific target, are cyclical, and anecdotal, seeking information for headlines. Social research interviews, however, aim to construct the social meaning of a behavior or event from a structural perspective. Journalistic practices can sometimes interfere with social research. Respondents interviewed by journalists may refuse to participate in subsequent social
Read MoreUnderstanding Pathological Problems and Therapy
Understanding Pathological Problems
Criteria for Pathological Problems
Characteristic Criterion
Psychological factors define an individual. A normal distribution in the reference population is considered. Throughout, emotion and thinking separate from what is considered the normal condition. Thus, we can distinguish a person with emotional stability from a neurotic individual or someone with high capacity from someone with low capacity. However, this criterion is not valid if we consider that all
Read MoreDiversity in Early Childhood Education: Principles and Strategies
Attention to Diversity in Early Childhood Education
Principles of Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education is based on a set of principles that emphasize the importance of addressing diversity. According to Perez Montero, these principles include:
- Principle of Security and Trust: Provide a safe and secure environment that considers a child’s anxiety about separation from their attachment figures, which can lead to feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and fear.
- Principle of Non-Substitution: Educators
Somatoform Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
Somatoform Disorders
F45.0 Somatization Disorder (300.81)
A. History
Many physical complaints beginning before age 30, persist for several years and force the patient to seek medical attention or cause significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
B. Criteria
Must satisfy all of the criteria set out below, and each symptom can occur at any time during the disorder:
- Four pain symptoms: a history of pain related to at least four areas of the body or four functions
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership
Introduction
The belief that certain individuals possess the “right stuff” for leadership is more art than science. Superb leaders have varying personal styles, and different situations demand different leadership approaches. Mergers often require a skilled negotiator, while turnarounds may necessitate a more assertive leader.
The most effective leaders share one key trait: a high degree of emotional intelligence (EI).
Evaluating Emotional Intelligence
Many large companies utilize trained psychologists
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