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- Title
Enriching qualitative research by engaging peer interviewers: a case study.
- Authors
Devotta, Kimberly; Woodhall-Melnik, Julia; Pedersen, Cheryl; Wendaferew, Aklilu; Dowbor, Tatiana P.; Guilcher, Sara J. T.; Hamilton-Wright, Sarah; Ferentzy, Peter; Hwang, Stephen W.; Matheson, Flora I.
- Abstract
Engaging peer-interviewers in qualitative inquiry is becoming more popular. Yet, there are differing opinions as to whether this practice improves the research process or is prohibitively challenging. Benefits noted in the literature are improved awareness/acceptance of disenfranchised groups, improved quality of research, and increased comfort of participants in the research process. Challenges include larger investment in time and money to hire, train, and support peer-interviewers, and the potential to disrupt peer recovery. We illustrate, through case study, how to engage peer-interviewers, meet potential challenges, and the benefits of such engagement. We draw upon our experience from a qualitative study designed to understand men’s experiences of problem gambling and housing instability. We hired three peers to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with 30 men from a community-based organization. We contend, that with appropriate and adequate resources (time, financial investment), peer-interviewing produces a positive, capacity building experience for peer-interviewers, participants and researchers.
- Publication
Qualitative Research, 2016, Vol 16, Issue 6, p661
- ISSN
1468-7941
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1468794115626244