Internet Recruitment and E-Mail Interviews in Qualitative Studies

Hamilton, Rebekah; Bowers, Barbara J.

doi:10.1177/1049732306287599

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“…Hamilton and Bowers (2006) suggest that researchers should 'select the most appropriate Internet site to place an announcement of the study ' (p. 825). Two profiles with the username 'TinderStudy' were created: One male and one female, both with a reported age of 25 years.…”

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What are you doing on Tinder? Impression management on a matchmaking mobile app

Ward

2016

Information, Communication & Society

139

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Mobile dating applications such as Tinder have exploded in popularity in recent years. On Tinder, impression management begins with a motivation to download the app, the choice of one's profile photos and an assessment of the expectations of potential Tinder matches. These processes occur in a technologically mediated environment of reduced cues and increased control, local proximity and a reduced filtering process. My focus in this paper is this first stage of impression management, which consists of both impression motivation and impression construction. Specifically, what are the pre-match impression management practices of Tinder users? I present the results of interviews with Tinder users in the Netherlands. Participants were recruited via a Tinder profile that advertised the study using the University emblem and a brief description. Interview questions focused on user understandings of selfpresentation practices and profile construction. The interviews also examined how users evaluated their potential matches. Results show users' motivations for using Tinder range from entertainment to ego-boost to relationship seeking, and these motivations sometimes change over time. Profile photos are selected in an attempt to present an ideal yet authentic self, and chosen as an illustration of not only one's desirability but also of other indicators such as education level. Tinder users 'swipe' not only in search of people they like, but also for clues as to how to present themselves in order to attract others like them. This research offers insight into user experiences and perceptions within the still under-researched area of inquiry. ARTICLE HISTORY

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What are you doing on Tinder? Impression management on a matchmaking mobile app

Ward

2016

Information, Communication & Society

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“…However, recently email interviews have been introduced as an appropriate alternative, as outlined by Hamilton and Bowers (2006). Therefore, interviews of participants in the initial study were performed either over the phone or by email, depending on the participants' preferences.…”

Section: Interviews With Research Participantsmentioning

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The Effect of BRCA Gene Testing on Family Relationships: A Thematic Analysis of Qualitative Interviews

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2009

Journal of Genetic Counseling

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Individuals with a personal or family history of cancer can pursue testing for mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes, in order to help them make decisions about cancer risk-reducing surgeries and other management options. However, this genetic testing can also have emotional consequences, not only for the tested individual but also for his or her relatives since testing can provide risk information for them as well. Thus, this study investigated the impact of BRCA testing on family dynamics and family relationships. A qualitative research design was employed, in which a secondary analysis was conducted on interview transcripts. In the initial study, two open-ended, tape-recorded interviews were performed using grounded theory methodology with each of 12 participants approximately three years apart. All participants had tested positive for a mutation in either BRCA1 or BRCA2.Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was conducted in the current secondary analysis to characterize family relationships after BRCA testing. Three main themes were identified: 1.That the first in the family to have testing or seek genetic counseling takes on a special family role that can be difficult for them; 2. That discussions in the family, especially those associated with BRCA testing, often change after genetic testing; and 3. That individuals may feel more or less connected to certain family members after genetic testing has occurred in the family. These changes in family dynamics seem to depend on the family history of cancer, prior relationships within the family, emotional coping strategies of relatives, value placed on particular iv communication patterns, and sharing or not sharing the family's BRCA mutation. The results of this study highlight the profound changes in family life that can occur after BRCA testing.Health professionals can use the insight they gain from this study in their management of patients considering BRCA testing. This work also has public health relevance since it describes how genetic testing for susceptibility to a common disease can influence family dynamics. Such an understanding will be important as the genetic basis of common disease becomes better understood and tests for additional susceptibility genes become available. PREFACEFirst and foremost, I would like to acknowledge all of the participants in this study for sharing their experiences so openly. These individuals were truly an inspiration to me and have greatly The preliminary interviews were supported by a research grant to Dr. Rebekah J.Hamilton from Sigma Theta Tau International. INTRODUCTIONIn the 1990s, the discovery of the BRCA genes offered an explanation for the clustering of ovarian cancer and early onset breast cancer in some families. In these families, it was found that individuals who inherited a mutated copy of a BRCA gene had a lifetime risk of cancer much higher than that of the general population, while those who did not inherit a gene mutation had no elevated risk (Ford et al., ...

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“…Structured interview is used in e-mail interview. Hamilton and Bowers [40] recommend initiating the process with three or four questions of a general nature and then following that with four or five cycles of three to four questions, when researches use e-mail interview. The researchers have time between receiving answers and sending the next set of questions to reflect on how best to follow up on the information received.…”

Section: E-mail Interviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Any researcher could contact any interviewee as long as they have an online access. Second, it can eliminate transcription reliability because e-mail is a written data collection [40]. In face to face interview, the transcription of interview is an important issue because there may be some mistakes in the process of transcribing the interview.…”

Section: E-mail Interviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Interview requires no special skill but it produces in-depth findings. However, e-mail interview require some adaptation of thoughts because it is done via text as opposed to conversation [40]. When e-mail interview is used, same context should be shared between researchers and interviewees because interviewees interpret questions by themselves and answer them, unlike face to face interview.…”

Section: E-mail Interviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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