Steinar Kvale was a professor of educational psychology and director of the Centre of Qualitative Research at the University of Aarhus. His long-term concern was with the implications of continental philosophies, such as phenomenology, hermeneutics, and dialectics, for psychology and education. Kvale focused on the ways these philosophical approaches shape our understanding of human experience and educational processes. His work explores the deeper existential and interpretive dimensions of psychological inquiry.
Focusing on the craft of interviewing, this book guides readers through the landscape of interview research. It outlines various paths learners can take to achieve their research goals while offering conceptual aids and practical toolboxes to enhance their interviewing skills. The approach is designed to facilitate a deeper understanding of the research process, making it accessible for those looking to master the art of interviewing.
Steinar Kvale provides coverage of both the theoretical background and the practical aspects of the interview process, incorporating discussion of the wide variety of methods in interview based research and the different approaches to reading the data.