White Working Class Males in British Higher Education
Appendix D : Pre-Entry Parent Interview Guide
Pre-entry research : Parent semi-structured interview script
INFORMED CONSENT –
• Check research statement received ( if not provide outline )
• Clarify purpose of interview and invite questions
• Explain note taking process
• Explain use of information and confidentiality
• Confirm incentive and process for receiving voucher
1 . What do you think about university as an option ? Why do you think this ? 2 . What would be the benefits to your son of going to university ? 3 . What would be the disadvantages of your son going to university ? 4 . What alternatives are there to university for your son ? How do these compare to university ? 4 . If your son wished to go to university is there anything that might prevent him ? 5 . What might encourage your son to go to university ? 6 . What information or advice , if any , has your son had about university ? 7 . Is there any information or advice you think he might benefit from ? 8 . Have you ever been offered any information or advice about university as an option for your son ? If yes , where from ? How useful ? 9 . As a parent , if you had questions about university where would you turn ? 10 . About you HE experience ? Y / N HE experience in family ( e . g . partner , siblings , close relatives )? Y / N Parents employed ? Y / N Nature of employment ?
11 . Is there anything else you might want to add ?
CLOSE - Thank them for time Confirm next steps ( incentive , use of information )
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