- KOREAN
- E-ISSN2982-8007
E-ISSN : 2982-8007
Participatory Interview Techniques in Qualitative Research : Applications to Health Inequality Research
Myounghee Kim (National Medical Center)
Abstract
This study explores the application of participatory interview techniques in health inequalities research. Participatory interview techniques provide a platform for participants to actively identify problems and discuss solutions by using various visual materials and activities. These techniques aim to minimise the power imbalance between researchers and participants throughout the interview process. It is particularly effective in studies involving vulnerable populations and socially sensitive topics, enabling the exploration of complex issues often obscured by social stigma or conceptual challenges, and identifying structural determinants of health inequalities. Such techniques allow a comprehensive and deep understanding to the reality as participants actively identify and discuss solutions addressing health inequalities. This study provides detailed examples of the application of participatory interview techniques, including word clouds, vignettes, problem walls, and solution trees, in research on gender norms and Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). By sharing step-by-step experiences, this study provides practical insights and guidance for researchers aiming to use these tools in health inequalities research.
- keywords
- Health Inequalities, Qualitative Research, Participatory Interview Methods, Gender Norms, Sexual and Reproductive Health(SRH)
- Received
- 2025-01-18
- Revised
- 2025-02-06
- Accepted
- 2025-02-13
- Published
- 2025-03-31
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