The Couple Interview as a Method of Collecting Data in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Studies

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

Azwihangwisi HelenMavhandu-Mudzusi¹ 

关键词: couple;    couple interview;    data collection;    HIV-serodiscordant couple;    interpretative phenomenological analysis;    qualitative research methodology;   

DOI  :  10.1177/1609406917750994

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this article is to discuss the couple interview as a method of collecting data in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) studies. This study was conducted in Gauteng, South Africa, with the aim of understanding the experience of living in an HIV-serodiscordant relationship. Seven HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples were interviewed (dyadic interviews). This article provides a brief overview of these HIV-serodiscordant couples, as well as gives reasons for using IPA as a methodology for exploring the experiences of HIV-serodiscordant couples and explains the processes and outcomes involved. This article also presents the strengths of using the couple interview such as obtaining in-depth information and observing couple interaction. This is not possible during an individual interview. During the couple interview, the sitting position, interaction, gender, and power dynamics need to be observed. It is recommended that the interviewers be very skilled and experienced. The interviewers n...

【 授权许可】

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