Assignment on Semi-structured Interview Protocol

Running head: INTERVIEW
Semi-structured Interview Protocol
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

INTERVIEW
1
Interview is a kind of obtrusive data collection method where the source from which
the data is collected is aware of being studied, which may influence the outcome of the result
(Castillo-Montoya, 2016). By interviewing a group of child protection workers (CPW) or
caregivers who have dealt with cases involving allegation of maltreating, neglecting for
abusing children, we will be able to trace substantial amount of data and information
regarding this area of research. For the purpose of this assignment, an appropriate population
of interviewee shall be chosen and subsequently certain interview questions shall be framed
for this interview. The interview questions shall be a mix of open and closed ended questions.
Criteria for the chosen population for the interview
a) Gender no bar
b) Age between 18 to 50
c) Residing in and around NSW
d) Work experience as a CPW for 3 years at least
Interview Protocol and Questions
Interview starts with greetings between the interviewer and interviewee, subsequently
with the interviewer making the interviewee aware of the purpose of conducting this
interview along with the fact that the response of the interviewee will be kept confidential.
1. For how long are you working as a child protection worker?
2. Why did you choose to be a CPW and not a caregiver of elder people, given the fact
that children are more difficult to handle?
3. Have you experienced any of case of allegation of maltreatment, neglect or abuse
faced by a child whom you have been giving protection?
4. Kindly state the specific allegation that that was brought against the alleged person.
5. Did you confront the alleged person directly?