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Article

The Interrelationship of Reflexivity, Sensitivity and Integrity in Conducting Interviews

by
Abdulghani Muthanna
1,* and
Ahmed Alduais
2,3
1
Department of Teacher Education, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 7491 Trondheim, Norway
2
Department of Human Sciences (Psychology), University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
3
Department of English and Communication, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Behav. Sci. 2023, 13(3), 218; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030218
Submission received: 29 January 2023 / Revised: 16 February 2023 / Accepted: 28 February 2023 / Published: 2 March 2023
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Abstract

By employing a thematic review of 74 relevant publications and our learning, teaching, and research experiences and expertise, we discussed the concepts of ‘reflexivity’, ‘sensitivity’ and ‘integrity’, and the factors that enhance or hinder their practice. We also categorized the levels of sensitivity according to the stages of conducting and interpreting interviews in qualitative research. By categorizing the three levels of sensitivity ‘i.e., high sensitivity during interviewing, higher sensitivity during transcribing data, and highest sensitivity and criticality during interpreting data’ with practical examples, we offer an approach that facilitates and supports the application of ethical interviews. We conclude that achieving sensitivity and reflexivity enhances the trustworthiness of the overall research and reflects the application of research ethics and integrity in practice.
Keywords: sensitivity; reflexivity; integrity; qualitative research; interview; interviewer sensitivity; reflexivity; integrity; qualitative research; interview; interviewer

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Muthanna, A.; Alduais, A. The Interrelationship of Reflexivity, Sensitivity and Integrity in Conducting Interviews. Behav. Sci. 2023, 13, 218. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030218

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Muthanna A, Alduais A. The Interrelationship of Reflexivity, Sensitivity and Integrity in Conducting Interviews. Behavioral Sciences. 2023; 13(3):218. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030218

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Muthanna, Abdulghani, and Ahmed Alduais. 2023. "The Interrelationship of Reflexivity, Sensitivity and Integrity in Conducting Interviews" Behavioral Sciences 13, no. 3: 218. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030218

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Muthanna, A., & Alduais, A. (2023). The Interrelationship of Reflexivity, Sensitivity and Integrity in Conducting Interviews. Behavioral Sciences, 13(3), 218. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13030218

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