16 Nov For the interview project, you will conduct a semi-structured interview to learn about a peer’s experience in pursuing a doctoral degree

Qualitative researchers primarily use data collection instruments developed specifically for the research questions and context of a study. Effective instrument development requires a thorough understanding of the study topic. Questions asked during an interview should be informed by the existing literature related to the topic and the study’s theoretical framework. For example, a study exploring the influence of servant leader behaviors should include questions that ask about the application of specific servant leader behaviors as defined in the literature.

This week, you will 1) complete a table mapping your interview questions to existing literature and 2) develop an interview protocol using the mapped questions. You will use the templates below for each component of the assignment. Please read all assignment details and ask questions early in the week if needed.

4.1_Interview_Questions_Mapping_Table_Template.docx

Interview Questions Mapping Table

For this assignment, you will complete a mapping table demonstrating how your interview questions were developed from existing literature. Use the template provided and include all cited references on the References page. You are required to use minimum of five peer-reviewed sources from the list below in your mapping table. You may also use the course text (Merriam & Tisdell, 2016) as a source. No other sources are permitted for the assignment.

In developing your primary questions for the interview, consider factors such as motivation, challenges, benefits, family support, faculty support, peer interactions, and future goals. You are not expected to complete a thorough literature review for the interview project. Therefore, sources are provided below that you will use for completing this assignment as well as the report that will be due in Week 7. Please do not use other sources in completing this assignment.

Each of the main questions in your interview protocol should be mapped to a scholarly source from the list. The mapping table must include an explanation and a citation for each main question that reflect a clear connection to the topic and thoughtful analysis of the source in developing question content. Your initial ice-breaker question may be mapped to the course text as in the example provided. The content-specific questions should be mapped to sources related to the topic. The mapping table should include two questions for the Opening phase, six to eight questions for the Primary Discussion phase, and one or two questions for the Closing phase (a total of nine to 12 main questions). These questions will be used to develop a more detailed interview protocol for the second component of this week’s assignment.

Sources:

All You Need is Self-Determination: Investigation of PhD Students’ Motivation Profiles and Their Impact on the Doctoral Completion Process (De Clercq et al., 2021)
A Phenomenological Exploration of the Student Experience of Online PhD Studies (Lee, 2020)
Contributing Factors for Success of Nontraditional Students at Online Doctoral Programs (Kebritchi et al., 2023)
Factors Contributing to Imposter Phenomenon in Doctoral Students: A US-Based Qualitative Study (Bano & O’Shea, 2023)
Growing Grit to Produce Doctoral Persistence (Hudson et al., 2020)
Identifying Significant Personal and Program Factors that Predict Online EdD Students’ Program Integration (Rockinson-Szapkiw et al., 2019)
PhD Imposter Syndrome: Exploring Antecedents, Consequences, and Implications for Doctoral Well-Being (Sverdlik et al., 2020)
The Influence of Family on Doctoral Student Success (Breitenbach et al., 2019)
Toward a Holistic Understanding of Factors That Support or Inhibit Graduate Student Success (Collier & Blanchard, 2023)