Reflective Interviewing

What [Roulston] provides is an excellent blend of the theory and practice of interviewing with a careful analysis of the literature on the theoretical aspects of qualitative research, much of which can be off-putting to a new researcher because of its density. This is carefully synthesized with the more practical aspects of interviewing where different scenarios are examined showing there is no ′one size fits all′ approach
Management Learning

′You might expect a book on interviewing in qualitative research to focus solely on the procedures of conducting interviews; however [in this book] Roulston offers this perspective and much more. In particular, her new book addresses ways in which the researcher′s theoretical perspective can inform not only the interview but also each stage of the research process...This thoughtful approach to research will benefit novice qualitative researcers, helping them to not only learn some of the procedures involved in research but also to bring critical reflection to their research studies
The Weekly Qualitative Report

I found the narrative well constructed, which resulted in a comprehensive ‘journey’ through the different thought processes and practicalities of qualitative interviewing...Every chapter is well referenced, contains helpful case examples of the topic and ends with a useful reading list and an exercise which could be used as easily on oneself as in a lecture hall. The book is rounded off with a list of top tips from experienced researchers and a substantial reading list.

Overall I found this comprehensive and accessible
Social Research Association News

This is a very useful textbook for postgraduate courses and research students. There are now many good books on interviewing, but Kathryn Roulston′s stands out in terms of its in-depth treatment of this method. -- Dr Alfredo Gaitan * drupal *
This book will be very valuable to those students who are choosing to use qualitative interviewing methods for their masters dissertation. It provides an in-depth consideration of both the theory and practicalities of conducting research interviews, and as such, will be really useful for postgraduate students in counselling and the social sciences. -- Dr Alison Rolfe * drupal *
use it to provide additional guidance to master students once their research proposal is accepted. this gives them deeper instruction on interviewing technique. is helpful with this student′s research on project managers. -- Dr Beverly Pasian * drupal *
An extremely useful book. -- Dr Bill Lee * drupal *
Extremely useful, in depth guide to interviewing that several students will find useful as an additional reference book, alongside more generic research methods texts (especially at postgraduate level). -- Dr Daniel Bloyce * drupal *
This is a great book, but due to costs of the other Sage texts that I adopted, will have to put this one aside. -- Dr Diana Cohen * drupal *
A carefully crafted book that covers the interview process from beginning to the end. Strongly recommended to all interested in qualitative research -- Dr John Schuster * drupal *
For many of my MA HRM/D students, they are engaged in reflective interviewing, often few realise it! This is a help book which guides students through theory and practice. -- Dr Julie Haddock-Millar * drupal *
More than the basics required for the course -- Dr Pernille Sorensen * drupal *
another useful but very specific subject area. Useful for the post-graduates and those looking to use this technique as part of their dissertation/PhD -- Dr Richard Peake * drupal *
This is a good more specialist book for students doing qualitative research. Would be particularly helpful for those at Masters level. It is clearly written and structured and provides helpful advice to students wanting to improve their approach to interviewing. -- Dr Sally Nash * drupal *
This will be part of my reading list for trainee teachers who are doing their research project. -- Dr Seidu Salifu * drupal *
Overall this book provides very useful and practical tips for researchers. The examples provided are excellent and give students clear examples of how interviewing can be conducted. This is also combined with strong theortical underpinnings which add academic rigour. A very useful book for undergradute and post-graduate students that are considering interviews as part of their study. -- Dr Shane Collins * drupal *
A good thorough text of value to many researchers who use interview methods in their work - including those who do not necessarily consider their style to be ′reflective′ as there are important lessons here for other interview approaches to learn from and, where possible, incorporate. -- Dr Stephen Goss * drupal *
Doctorate students in health and social care are mainly concerned, although not exclusively, with qualitative methods. These often involve interviewing, requiring advanced skills of reflective practice. This book is an essential text for those wishing to improve their skills and to make a difference to practice -- Dr Sue Dyson * drupal *
I could use this as a valued supplementary text and have listed it us in my qualitative research syllabus, but it could not serve as a primary text based on my reading of it. -- Dr Tom Strong * drupal *
This book is a first point of call for qualitative researchers -- Dr WILSON OZUEM * drupal *
This is an excellent book on interviewing practice and its theoretical foundatations. I will require/highly recommend it for advanced UG and PG qualitative research modules It will be supplemental for earlier undergraduate students e.g. it is too narrow in focus to be one of a couple of required texts for a broad-based research methods module for second years. -- John McCarthy * drupal *
An carefully nuanced discussion of interviewing as a research practice. I was impressed by the way that Roulston introduced a series of issues that have been hotly debated by qualitative researchers. While not all our students use interviewing as a research method I am recommending it to those who do. -- Mark Duffett * drupal *
This is a very useful text, and nicely structured for easy reading. -- Miss Amy Clark * drupal *
This book will not be adopted as we already have many similar books to this one. -- Mr Craig Pulling * drupal *
This is a useful book for those considering an interview based study. It encourages the researcher to explore the roles of reflection and reflexivity in interview based research. -- Mr John Mcluskey * drupal *
This is a most useful text for students within clinical practice who face complex situations frequently. Combined with other core reading this text will assist the student with developing complex skills in reflective interviewing. -- Mr Kevin Moore * drupal *
Interviews are a key element of many research projects but are rarely considered in depth by researchers this excellent book by Kathryn Roulston is a well written easy to read guide to everything a researcher needs to know about the theory and practice of employing interviews in their research. Everyone who intends to use interviews in their research will benefit from this book. -- Mr Sam Emmett * drupal *
Differing views of module staff regarding content relevance particularly romanticism -- Mr Tabani Ndlovu * drupal *
An excellent text - I found discussion of theoretical perspective underpinning the different types of interviews very useful.

I also found discussion on analysing focus group interviews very useful.

will be asking both second and third year undergraduate social work students to buy this text. -- Mrs Ann Anka * drupal *
A text that is useful background reading and for student preparing for their research. Many student adopt a qualitative approach and use interviewing as a method of gathering data. -- Mrs Liz Cade * drupal *
The book is valuable for those students undertaking extensive interviewing within their research.
It has helped to inform research proposals, supported procedures and promted refelection on the the production and language of the questiuoning used. -- Mrs Marion Hobbs * drupal *
This book has proved a valuable text for both the neophyte reasearch and for those more experienced. THe language used is user friendly with good explanations of the terminology. The chapters link well with each other providing a flow which enables the researcher to take one step at a time, therfore resulting in success. Students have found this an understandable read and takes a lot of the fear away from research . -- Mrs Pat Williams * drupal *
This is a very easy to read book that I will also be recomending to research students. -- Mrs Rachel Sales * drupal *
This is a very clearly presented text in which the author effectively integrates examples to illustrate theory and provides useful activities to support practical application. The further reading sections are also very useful. This will be an invaluable text to support novice researchers starting out on their research journey. -- Mrs Sally Boyle * drupal *
Great text, neatly structured. The author charts the way from considering the options for gathering qualitative narratively based data right through to thinking about evaluation and quality appraisal issues. Particularly helpful resource for masters and doctoral level students. -- Mrs Sally Goldspink * drupal *
This book explains qualitative research and it′s analysis in a very pragmatic fashion which means that it will be useful to both undergraduate and neewly started post graduate students. I have ordered copies for the library -- Ms Caroline Ritchie * drupal *
Excellent for students writing proposals and doing research projects -- Ms Kathleen Rooney * drupal *
Found this really useful in Journalism Studies and have recommended it for students using this for dissertation too. -- Ms Paula Hearsum * drupal *
This is an excellent book explaing the necessity of interviewing -- Professor Carl Marnewick * drupal *
Good textbook. Well-structured, good examples and stimulates new PhD-students to reflect on their own research. -- Professor Hans Nelen * drupal *