Young mothers in context : using ethnographic interviewing to explore the intersection of interpersonal violence and developmental stages / Mary Ann Priester, Shanti Kulkarni
The following case study illustrates methodological considerations for conducting research with young mothers exposed to intimate partner violence. Specifically, ethnographic methods are highlighted as a strategy for conceptualizing and implementing a research project with this population. Both the benefits and challenges of using qualitative methods and ethnographic interviewing are explored. An application of this analytic approach is presented along with lessons learned