title: Training interviewers for research on sexual violence: a qualitative study of rape survivors' recommendations for interview practice.
abstract: Face-to-face interviewing is a common data collection technique in violence against women research. To guide the development of interviewer training programs, the authors conducted an empirical study on adult rape survivors' recommendations for interview practice. They asked survivors what interviewers should know about rape and how they should interact with participants. Data from 92 survivors revealed that interviewer training needs to emphasize diversity so that researchers are capable of working effectively with individuals with different life circumstances. The survivors also emphasized that interviewers need to show warmth and compassion and allow them to exercise choice and control during the interview process.
authors.affiliation: Michigan State University, USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Campbell
authors.forename: Adrienne E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Sharon M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Wasco
authors.forename: Courtney E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Ahrens
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sefl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011902:Rape / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D017741:Survivors / Q000523:psychology*