Qualitative researchers appreciate that the interview's meaning is shaped by its gestalt.What does the term gestalt denote?
A) Where individual interviews fit along a spectrum from ethical to unethical
B) The nature of an interview's subject matter
C) The whole interaction of a researcher and a member in a specific context
D) The emotional dynamics of the interview process and the participants relation to the subject matter
E) The power asymmetries between researchers and participants

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The term gestalt refers to the whole interaction of a researcher and a member in a specific context. It encompasses the context, the participants, the researcher, the subject matter, and the emotions and dynamics that arise during the interview. Gestalt is a holistic approach to understanding the meaning of the interview, where the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Qualitative Researchers Appreciate That the Interview's Meaning Is Shaped by Its