Group Interviews

Question 1

What are the specific advantages and disadvantages of group interviews?

Answer 1

:) good for observing interaction and behaviour between interviewees
:) Interviewees may feel more relaxed with others
:( interviewees may show off in front of peers and some may dominate the interview
:( difficult to record responses and control the group

Question 2

Who did an education example of group interviews?

Answer 2

Willis

Question 3

What did Willis do?

Answer 3

Learning to Labour 
- Study on anti-school subcultures - how working class boys get working class jobs

Question 4

What is one good and bad point about Wills’ study?

Answer 4

:) Valid

:( Social desirability effect. Interviewer bias.