Introduction to Walking Interviews

Date:

20/10/2014

Organised by:

University of Surrey, Guildford

Presenter:

Dr. Tom Roberts and Dr. Sue Venn

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Elizabeth Stutchbury. 01483-689458; e.stutchbury@surrey.ac.uk; daycourses@surrey.ac.uk

Map:

View in Google Maps  (GU2 7JP)

Venue:

Department of Sociology, Stag Hill Campus, Guildford, GU2 7JP.

Description:

Walking interviews represent a useful tool for investigating people’s relationship with space and allows the researcher to explore issues within the context they occur. The researcher can use the environment as a prompt to discussion and the respondents can use it as an aid to illustrate the points they want to get across.  The course is designed primarily for researchers with some previous experience of qualitative interviewing who want to start using mobile methods.  The day includes sessions exploring the different application of walking interviews, planning routes and developing discussion guides.   The teaching sessions will be interspersed with practical exercises and demonstrations aimed at getting participants to think about the practicalities of undertaking walking interviews.  Participants will be given the opportunity to undertake a practice walking interview, experience being interviewed and observe a walking interview taking place. Issues around recording and filming interviews will also be discussed along with ethical considerations.     The speakers are very experienced social researchers who have undertaken over 100 walking interviews in a wide range of contexts.[Please note, the analysis of qualitative data is not covered in this course. For courses on focus groups, qualitative data analysis (1 and 2 day courses), training in qualitative software programmes and many other aspects of social research, please look at the main day courses webpage.]

Cost:

Government/commercial sector - £195.00; Staff registered at Educational or Charitable Institutions - £150.00; Students - £110.00

Website and registration:

Region:

South East

Keywords:

Qualitative Interviewing, Qualitative Approaches

Related publications and presentations:

Qualitative Interviewing

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