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Abstract
This paper explores possible responses to some of the main challenges associated with conducting elite and expert interviews as part of qualitative research in human geography. Drawing on the example of the dynamic fintech industry, the paper outlines some similarities and differences between elite and expert interviews and uses this to identify and discuss possible responses. Against this backdrop, the paper also reflects on advantages and disadvantages of using the professional social networking site LinkedIn as a research aid for sampling and contacting interviewees as well as for interview preparation. The paper is anticipated to be of interest to those conducting qualitative research involving limited subject sample sizes who are potentially difficult to find.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 671-678 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Area |
Volume | 53 |
Issue number | 4 |
Early online date | 15 May 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:I wish to thank Sabine Dörry, Ben Derudder and two reviewers for their comments. I am grateful to all research participants. This work was supported by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO) and the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) (INTER/FWO/16/11312037/FinWebs).
Publisher Copyright:
The information, practices and views in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). © 2021 Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers)
Keywords
- elite and expert interviews
- qualitative research methods
- financial geography
- fintech
- social networking service
Projects
- 1 Finished
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FINWEBS: Stabilising an unstable industry: The role of agency in interconnecting international financial centers
Dörry, S. (PI), Robinson, G. (CoI) & Derudder, B. (Host Institution)
Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (LISER), Fonds National de la Recherche Luxembourg
1/09/17 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Research output
- 2 Article
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Preserving the obligatory passage point: SWIFT and the partial platformisation of global payments
Robinson, G., Dörry, S. & Derudder, B., May 2024, In: Geoforum. 151, 104007.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global networks of money and information at the crossroads: Correspondent banking and SWIFT
Robinson, G., Dörry, S. & Derudder, B., Apr 2023, In: Global Networks. 23, 2, p. 478-493 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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