Publication by Bedfordshire academic supports researchers in strengthening qualitative research practice

Description

A press release published on 16 June 2026 by the University of Bedfordshire announcing the publication of Enhanced Interviews: Creative Approaches to Qualitative Research Interviewing (Policy Press / Bristol University Press, 2026), co-authored by Maged Zakher and Hoda Wassif. The book is an accessible and practical guide equipping researchers with innovative techniques to enhance interview-based research, including incorporating objects, documents and sensory prompts, drawing inspiration from therapy and journalism, and choosing optimal interview formats to generate more meaningful, credible qualitative data that centres the participant. The publication is part of the Creative Research Methods in Practice series (128–130 pages, ISBN: 9781447377184) and is aimed at postgraduate students, early career researchers and practitioners.

Subject

Qualitative research methods; research interviewing; creative research methods; enhanced interview techniques; qualitative data generation; participant-centred research design; research methodology.