Archard, Philip, O'Reilly, Michelle, Moore, Tanya and Sommantico, Massimiliano (2024) Sharing formulations and interpretations with interview participants in psychoanalytically informed research: some considerations. Journal of Social Work Practice . ISSN 0265-0533

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Abstract

This article builds on methodological literature addressing ways in which qualitative research interviewing can utilise principles derived from psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, focussing on the sharing of interpretations and formulations with research participants. We review the accounts of different researchers who have considered the sharing of formulations and more formalised quasi-dynamic interpretative comments in this type of psychoanalytically informed interview research. Via this review and considering our experience as practitioner researchers, we suggest that careful reflection is required. The notion of interpretative work in psychoanalytic psychotherapy is potentially easily misapprehended because the term interpretation can refer to a range of (at times, very different) practices. Moreover, the terms of reference for dialogue in research and psychotherapy are fundamentally different for those engaged in them; an interpretation or feedback will not likely be received in the same fashion in a research interview as it would be in a psychotherapy session. Therefore, would-be research participants should be informed about the type of interview being used, with questions asked about their expectations. Furthermore, they should be encouraged to speak about what they may anticipate will be related to them of findings/analyses.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Received 14 Jul 2023, Accepted 07 Aug 2024, Published online: 25 Sep 2024
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Formulation, free association narrative interview method, interpretation, psychoanalytically informed methods, psycho-social research, qualitative research
Subjects:	Research, Tests, Assessments > Assessment/Interviews Research, Tests, Assessments > Psychological Research Research, Tests, Assessments > Social Study & Research Methodologies
Department/People:	Research
URI:	https://tavport-9.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/2954

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