The Use of Interviews in Realist Evaluation: Lessons Learned From the Evaluation of a Complex Intervention
American Journal of Evaluation
Published online on June 11, 2026
Abstract
American Journal of Evaluation, Ahead of Print.
Realist evaluation is a theory-driven approach used to explore how and why an intervention is effective. One method for collecting qualitative data is realist interviewing. While guidance exists on designing and conducting realist interviews, this ...
Realist evaluation is a theory-driven approach used to explore how and why an intervention is effective. One method for collecting qualitative data is realist interviewing. While guidance exists on designing and conducting realist interviews, this ...