“Thought provoking”, “interactive”, and “more like a peer talk”: Testing the deliberative interview style in Germany

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2021.100007
• Publication Date: 2021-09-21T16:34:03Z
• Authors: Astrid Berner-Rod...; Till Bärnighausen; Nir Eyal; Malabika Sarker; Puspita Hossain; Melkizedeck Lesha...; Emmy Metta; Elia Mmbaga; Daniel Wikler; Shannon A. McMahon
• Keywords: Interview; CLARITY; Semi-structured interview

Proponents of the newly-developed "deliberative interview" argue that examining complex issues requires more dynamic and engaging interview exchanges. Unlike traditional qualitative interviews, deliberative interviewing champions opinion sharing, active debates similar speaking times by both sides throughout interview. Drawing on 20 interviews with health experts in Germany, we examined process outcome versus conventional topic informed consent. The expedited clarity issue, led to nuanced discussion generated knowledge overall, but was challenging because it broke mold for interviewing. Alignment terms gender, age, personality professional background facilitated rapport, regardless style. To manage expectations, recommend a thorough, perhaps video-based explanation style prior Deliberative can bolster generation be applied public beyond.