This book deals with the Discursive Interview, a qualitative interview method originally developed for the recording and reconstruction of collective representations. The central methodological assumptions are explained and all methodological steps of this comprehensive research method are outlined. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of questions and questioning techniques, because these are of central importance for uncovering collective representations.

The content

Collective representations and their analysis Theoretical and methodological basis of the discursive interview Data collection with discursive interviews The reconstructive analysis of discursive interviews Ensuring the quality of discursive interviews

The author

Dr. Carsten G. Ullrich holds the professorship for methods of qualitative social research at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at the University of Duisburg-Essen.