“Deep” Understandings ( meanings)
1) deep understandings are held by real life members
2) uncover what is usually hidden from ordinary view
3) deep understandings reveal assumptions
4) allows us to grasp /view multiple perspectives
Strict Reciprocity (mutual exchange)
-only possible if interviewer is a former member
-offering own personal experience
-ex: topic drug abuse, share about your own drug abuse story
Ethical issues
1) how deep?
-how deep do you probe ppl about things
A) protecting subjects
B) Protecting communities
C) telling the truth