Stretching" Exercises for Qualitative Researchers

all findings are tentative.

meaning, “relying on direct experience and observation,”

I often say that, in order to do qualitative research, you must accept that there is no universal truth, that all findings are tentative and context based, and that we live in an irrational and chaotic world.

Can you remember what it was like growing up in (name place)? What memories do you have from that time? What do you recall from your high school days? Do you recall your best friends, and what are they doing today? Can you talk about your hobbies? Can you talk about your dreams or goals that you wished to accomplish?