Differentiate Between a Structured, Semi-Structured, and Unstructured Interview

question 102

Essay

Differentiate between a structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interview. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?

Comprehend the role and limitations of different data collection methods.

Grasp the significance of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies.

Understand the impact of theoretical perspectives on family research.

Recognize the influence of external factors on family dynamics.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Introspection

A method of understanding others by imagining oneself in their situation to gain emotional and intellectual insight into their experiences.

The Thomas Theorem

A foundational theory in sociology which states that if people define situations as real, they are real in their consequences.

Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to the positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Verstehen

A German term used by Max Weber that refers to the understanding of social behavior through empathetic or interpretive means, aiming to grasp the subjective meanings and motivations of social actors.