Appendix 3: Research Diary Extract Week 33 October 2014 – transcribing interviews, I’ve felt particularly conscious of my voice (and ‘Whilst therefore position as a researcher) as empirical and how weighted ‘noise’, semi-interview structures can seem in raw format. Semi or unstructured interviews can feel like a deviation from core research question principles, yet then occasionally a young person will surprise you. Gary’s final closing comment warm appreciation for Breakfast Club despite disliking the social – side is one example that stands out and restores my faith in the process. – That said, IPA prompts around feelings and experience have unearthed what at the moment feels like meaningfully rich data.’
Appendix 3: Research Diary Extract Week 33 – October 2014 ‘Whilst transcribing interviews, I’ve felt particularly conscious of my voice (and therefore position as a researcher) as empirical ‘noise’, and how weighted semi-interview structures can seem in raw format. Semi or unstructured interviews can feel like a deviation from core research question principles, yet then occasionally a young person will surprise you. Gary’s final closing comment – warm appreciation for Breakfast Club despite disliking the social side – is one example that stands out and restores my faith in the process. That said, IPA prompts around feelings and experience have unearthed what at the moment feels like meaningfully rich data.’
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