ABSTRACT

In keeping with the constructivist approach of this research, my primary method of data collection was the face-to-face interview. I relied upon a semistructured interview guide and adhered to this guide in a loose way, allowing for discussion of themes that each participant found meaningful. Interviewees provided written consent to be interviewed and audio-recorded, using a form approved by the University’s Institutional Review Board. The interviews lasted between 61 and 93 minutes, with a mean interview time of 73 minutes. Participants were compensated $30 for participation in the interview.