dyadic interviews in qualitative research: your practical guide

From world-class qualitative experts comes a practical, step-by-step introduction to doing dyadic interviews. Including the perspective of both the interviewer and the interviewee, this book shows how to use this innovative interview technique to gain new insights into your research problem.

The book will also equip you with the tools and confidence to overcome potential challenges associated with the method and fully realise its advantages. The book includes:

- Real world interview extracts so you can see how techniques work in practice

- Case studies from a wide range of disciplines and contexts

- A researcher’s checklist with step-by-step guidance through the whole research process

- Content covering digital methods as well as in-person interviews.

This is the definitive roadmap for conducting dyadic interviews for students and researchers doing qualitative research across the social sciences.

Dr Joanna Szulc is an Assistant Professor at Gdansk University of Technology, Poland. She holds a PhD in Management from the University of Leeds. She published her work in international journals and during prestigious international conferences and is a recipient of several international grants.

Nigel King is Professor in Applied Psychology at the University of Huddersfield. He has extensive experience in the development and use of qualitative methods, especially in applied research. Particular interests include phenomenology, PCP methods, Template Analysis and Visual Methods. He is author (with Christine Horrocks and Jo Brooks) of Interviews in Qualitative Research (two editions: Sage) and (with Jo Brooks) Template Analysis for Business and Management Students (Sage). His substantive interests include human response to nature and outdoor spaces, collaborative working in health and social care, and anomalous/exceptional experiences related to dying and bereavement.