Interview Guide Builder

What it does

Creates rigorous, theory-informed interview guides for qualitative research in psychology, counseling, and social sciences.

Supports

• Phenomenological interviews (IPA, descriptive phenomenology)
• Grounded theory interviews (theoretical sampling focus)
• Narrative interviews (life history, biographical)
• Focus group guides (with facilitation notes)
• Expert interviews
• Sensitive topic interviews (trauma, mental illness, bereavement)

What you provide

• Research question(s)
• Theoretical framework
• Participant population
• Approximate interview length

What you get

1. Opening script (rapport-building, consent reminder)
2. 8–12 core questions with follow-up probes
3. Funneling structure (broad → specific)
4. Closing section and debrief
5. Reflexivity prompts for the researcher

Sensitivity features

Includes trauma-informed phrasing guidance and distress protocol language.