Semi-structured Interview

A semi-structured interview is a flexible research method where the interviewer has a set of prepared questions but can also explore new topics based on the interviewee’s responses. This approach allows for a more natural conversation, encouraging detailed and in-depth insights. It balances consistency across interviews with adaptability, making it useful for exploring complex topics while maintaining some focus. The interviewer can clarify points, follow interesting tangents, and gather rich, nuanced information that might not emerge with rigid questioning.