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Publication Date: 2015
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Qualitative Research with Families Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Recommendations for Conducting Semistructured Interviews
Cridland, Elizabeth K.; Jones, Sandra C.; Caputi, Peter; Magee, Christopher A.
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v40 n1 p78-91 2015
In this paper, the insights and experiences of a research team involved in conducting qualitative research with families living with autism spectrum disorder are drawn upon to provide reflections and recommendations across all stages of the qualitative research process. Particular attention is given to the steps involved in semistructured interviews, specifically, interview guide preparation, participant recruitment, obtaining informed and voluntary consent/assent, conducting effective interviews, accurate analysis and interpretation of data, ways to involve participants in data analysis, effective communication of research findings, and providing feedback to participants. In addition, reflections and recommendations are provided for maintaining researcher health throughout the qualitative research process.
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Family (Sociological Unit), Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Semi Structured Interviews, Research Methodology, Recruitment, Participant Characteristics, Informed Consent, Data Interpretation, Information Dissemination, Feedback (Response), Guidelines
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