Humanistic attitude and social interview from the perception of the actors

Abstract

Introduction: This text is an approach to the interview experience of the interview as a technique of applied social research and development of humanistic attitudes. Objective:  Reflect on this technique, with special emphasis, not so much on the methodological aspect and the learning of it as such, as not its relational, human and social aspect. Methodology: For this, the opinion of a group of university students training in social research is considered, and to complement the testimony of people interviewed is also presented. Thus, there is a broad approach to the experience of the applying interviews, since interviewers and interviewees contribute their perception and assessment, although the analysis resolves around the attitudes of the person applying the interview. Results and discussion: Among the results stands out the humanistic attitude of the interviewers in general and the positive assessment in this regard according to the interviewed. Conclusions: Say that authenticity, listening, acceptance, empathy, trust, comfort, and even gratitude is observed.