E-Mail Interviewing in Qualitative Research: A Methodological Discussion

Meho, Lokman I. (2006) E-Mail Interviewing in Qualitative Research: A Methodological Discussion. Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology 57(10):pp. 1284-1295.

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Abstract

This article summarizes findings from studies that employed electronic mail (e-mail) for conducting indepth interviewing. It discusses the benefits of, and the challenges associated with, using e-mail interviewing in qualitative research. The article concludes that while a mixed mode interviewing strategy should be considered when possible, e-mail interviewing can be in many cases a viable alternative to face-to-face and telephone interviewing. A list of recommendations for carrying out effective e-mail interviews is presented.

Keywords:	E-mail interviewing, Interviewing, Interviews, Qualitative research, Internet research, Methodology, Research methods, Data collection methods, Data gathering instruments
Subjects:	A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information. > AZ. None of these, but in this section. B. Information use and sociology of information. > BZ. None of these, but in this section.
ID Code:	7712
Deposited By:	Meho, Lokman I.
Deposited On:	13 November 2006
Alternative Locations:	http://www.slis.indiana.edu/faculty/meho/email-interviewing.pdf
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