Intermarried Couples and Their Experiences

Abstract

This chapter introduces the primary empirical study and is intended to provide context and some information about research methodology. The point of departure relates to sampling technique and a consideration of the ethical challenges faced. The data collection process is also described. I discuss here the issue of sample size, the number of research participants and subsequent generalisation because it is an important one in qualitative research and there is often discussion about researcher-based and a reader-based analytical generalisation. Finally I outline the study participants and provide their major demographic features as well as short biographical notes.