Expert as interviewer – methodological challenges in use of qualitative interviews in maritime research

• Autorzy: Sharma D. R.

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DOI

10.12716/1001.17.03.15

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Interviews are a widely used method in maritime research using qualitative methodologies. Expert interviews are conducted with people who have special knowledge because of their professional position. The status of the interviewer when using expert interviews brings forth certain distinct nuances due to the specific nature of the interview methodology and epistemological considerations. A renowned and senior maritime specialist or a veteran maritime professional researching the nuances of their own field encounter methodological challenges while interviewing other experts during data collection. The paper aims to examine the impact on qualitative data collected in interviews when the interviewers themselves are experts in the field of research. The concepts from the social science research from various disciplines have been examined and discussed highlighting the methodological challenges.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

expert interview; qualitative interview; research interview; maritime research; research method; Interview challenges; ualitative methods; methods challenges

• Wydawca: Faculty of Navigation, Gdynia Maritime University
• Czasopismo: TransNav : International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
• Rocznik: 2023
• Tom: Vol. 17 No. 3
• Strony: 638--642
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 20 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Sharma D. R.

• Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Haugesund, Rogaland, Norway

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MEiN, umowa nr SONP/SP/546092/2022 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2022-2023).