Coping strategies, however, are not effectively conveyed in survey studies (Harpold and Feemster, 2002). Similarly, the use of FGD may result to numerous information that does not fully delve into the objectives of the study, particularly the authenticity of information, since FGD is susceptible to group pressure and inability of the researcher's to probe deeper into the thoughts and feelings of the informant for fear or embarrassment of disclosing sensitive and confidential information (Sheehan, 2003). Thus, in-depth interviewing, which is the research method of this study, will lead to the discovery and generation of information that is sensitive, confidential, and most of all, authentic. The in-depth interview will be initially conducted by constructing an interview schedule, which will include questions that are relevant and significant to the two general objectives of the study. The researcher, of course,...

Follow-up interviews can also be conducted upon the informant's consent, especially if a new finding is generated that will provide further development to the research's objectives. Primary units of analysis law enforcement personnel as informants. Interview transcripts will be analyzed through open coding, in order to generate dominant themes that pertain to the negative consequences of stress and coping strategies used among law enforcement personnel.
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