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Malcolm Johnson examines the advantages of adopting a biographical approach to interviewing an older person, as against a formal approach which may force the individual into a stereotyped position..., confirming views already held by the interviewer about the process of ageing.
Malcolm Johnson examines the advantages of adopting a biographical approach to interviewing an older person, as against a formal approach which may force the individual into a stereotyped position..., confirming views already held by the interviewer about the process of ageing.
| Module code and title: | P252, An ageing population |
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| Item code: | P252; 01 |
| First transmission date: | 01-03-1979 |
| Published: | 1979 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:20 |
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| Producer: | Philip Ashby |
| Contributors: | Bill Eyre; Malcolm Johnson; Trevor McDonald; Charles Moore |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Biographical interview; Day centre |
| Footage description: | The programme begins with a social worker, Trevor McDonald, talking to a client about her wish to move into a home for old people. Malcolm Johnson talks about some of the problems with interviewing and the way in which stereotypes can colour judgements. He argues that a biographical approach to interviewing, in which people talk about their own lives in their own way, can avoid some of these problems. Malcolm Johnson now interviews Bill Eyre, who describes his childhood, his first work, his experience of the first world war and his work in the steel mills as a furnace man. He talks about the trade union he started and his relations with his employers. Finally he describes his attitude towards retirement and old age. Malcolm Johnson next interviews Charles Moore, who describes his family background, his first job and how he used his time in the army to take a course in business management. He describes how he made his way up the promotional ladder until he held a very responsible position. He talks about his hostility towards trade unions and his work for the church in his local community. Finally he talks about his own family and his feelings about retirement. Malcolm Johnson discusses the importance of reminiscing to the older person and for the interviewer. He explains how the use of such personal detail can break down stereotypes and encourage the researcher to think in terms of dominant themes. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/73116 |
| Production number: | 00525_2496 |
| Videofinder number: | 981 |
| Available to public: | no |
