Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access

Embedding Researcher’s Reflexive accounts within a Semi-Structured Qualitative Interview

2^nd International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics

November 16-18, 2015 San Antonio, USA

Nashwa Ibrahim

Mansoura University, Egypt.

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet (Sunnyvale)

Abstract :

This manuscript aims to embed a researcher��?s reflexive account within a qualitative interview in an iterative process whereby a self-analytic reflexive exercise was conducted prior to, during the interview, and within the analysis of the interview. This interview was conducted between an overseas PhD student as an interviewer and a native PhD student as interviewee. The researcher��?s (interviewer) demonstration of learning about herself is of particular importance in this piece of work. Having the chance to conduct this interview between an overseas PhD student and a native student provided insights about the stereotypes implanted within the researcher which meant that she assumed that a PhD is more stressful for overseas than for home students. Keywords: Qualitative research; Interviews; Reflexive accounts; International Students; Learning Experience; Thematic Analysis.

Biography :

Email: nashwa_2005@mans.edu.eg