Journal
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN PSYCHOLOGY
Volume 19, Issue 1, Pages 204-220Publisher
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/14780887.2019.1577518
Keywords
Skype; sensitive topics; internet interviews; qualitative interviews; checklist
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- Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship
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This article describes the use of Skype as a method for conducting research on sensitive topics in psychology, highlighting its effectiveness and applicability in obtaining detailed information. The advantages and disadvantages of using Skype in sensitive topics research are discussed, along with a checklist of key steps for its setup.
This research note adds to a growing body of literature supporting Skype as an effective method for conducting interviews by describing its use in research on a sensitive topic in psychology. Considerations before beginning research and the advantages and disadvantages of using Skype in sensitive topics research are discussed. Drawing on our own research using voice-only Skype for conducting research into sexual identity, we conclude that Skype can be an effective method for getting detailed information from participants and should be considered as a useful tool in conducting research into sensitive topics. Key steps for setting up Skype for research on sensitive topics are included in a checklist.
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