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The interview design addresses gaps not covered in the survey questionnaire, with a particular focus on issues related to social inequalities, such as gender and income disparities. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the nuanced factors shaping students' views. To ensure participants feel at ease during the interview, the process is designed to begin with a comfortable and non-intrusive introduction, the interviewer should rigidly follow the interview protocol, for details please refer to Appendix B. Participants are informed of their rights, including the freedom to decline to answer any questions or to withdraw from the interview at any time. Respect for their personal boundaries and individual perspectives is emphasized throughout.
The interviews are conducted in an informal, conversational style to create a relaxed atmosphere. Participants are encouraged to express their opinions freely, with assurances that there will be no judgment or criticism of their responses. This approach fosters a genuine and open exchange of ideas, which is crucial for gathering meaningful data. The interview is structured into seven distinct sections, each focusing on a specific theme: Basic Demographics, Romantic Relationships, Marriage Views, Fertility and Family Planning, Gender and Social Roles, and Closing Questions.
For each section, questions are categorized by type: Open-ended questions (O), Multiple-choice questions (M), and Situational scenario questions (S). For a detailed list of the specific questions included in each section, please refer to Appendix A. This interview design incorporated various types of questions to elicit comprehensive responses from participants. Open-ended questions allow respondents to articulate their thoughts and perspectives in depth, fostering a dialogue with the interviewer. In contrast, multiple-choice questions facilitate the efficient collection of semi-quantitative data, enabling researchers to quickly assess respondents' priorities and values. For instance, prompting participants to identify the most important values can reveal their ranking of significance, especially when they are encouraged to respond intuitively, such as by using phrases like “follow your instinct”. This approach may help uncover genuine insights into their beliefs.
Additionally, situational scenario questions serve as a critical component of the interview design. These questions enable researchers to introduce specific interventions and observe respondents' reactions, providing a streamlined method for examining how particular situations or interventions influence decision-making. Such simulation-based inquiries offer a practical means to study the dynamics of respondents' choices in response to hypothetical scenarios.