Video Interview by Means of Online Applications: A Methodological Experience
Conducting online interview via video applications is becoming a widespread interview mode. Such programs as Skype, Google Hangouts, etc. may be useful for interviews with people from different countries. The problem is whether two interview modes: technically mediated and face-to-face, can be used as equal in the same research. We suggest an analysis for all the types of technically-mediated interviews in order to suggest the criteria of similarity using comparative cases. The empirical research reveals the differences that may be detected in interviewing process and helps to decide whether they influence the results. The article discusses some potentially distorting circumstances and suggests how to avoid them.