Reflexivity and the use of the in-depth
interview as a research method for family
practices –based on research of socioeconomic
strategies of action of families in Serbia Cover Image

Refleksivni osvrt na upotrebu metode dubinskog intervjua u istraživanju porodičnih praksi – na primeru istraživanja socioekonomskih strategija delanja porodica u Srbiji
Reflexivity and the use of the in-depth interview as a research method for family practices –based on research of socioeconomic strategies of action of families in Serbia

Author(s): Nemanja Krstić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Methodology and research technology
Published by: Sociološko naučno društvo Srbije
Keywords: in-depth interview; family practices; narrative authenticity; flexibility of form; reflexivity; open coding; the multidirectionality of analytical processes

Summary/Abstract: The paper has been conceived in the form of considerations on theprocess of research preparation and realization based on the in-depth interview as aresearch method. In the broader context of criticism levelled at qualitative research methods, all the phases related to data compilation and the phases of work doneon the compiled material have been described and explained. An attempt has been made to use a specific example to point out all the principles which guide research and analysis, how researchers uses reflective research and the arguments in favorof certain choices, how systematicity is achieved, and to provide illustrations of the complexity and scientific relevance of research procedures in the creation of a highquality database. In addition, a discussion has been provided on the scientific basisof the entire process of database creation and the analytical procedures involved in working on it.

  • Issue Year: 62/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 63-82
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Serbian