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After a first round of coding, it was necessary to go back into the field to obtain answers to

questions generated during the analysis and conceptualization process in order to round out initial

observations or gather additional information about categories that emerged.

A second set of dialogue interviewees was identified using theoretical sampling. The

second group of interviews focused on obtaining the perspectives of the following participants: a

new attendee, a white attendee, along with one attendee and one facilitator who participated in at

least one of the last three dialogues. These perspectives supported the development of a refined

understanding about the dialogue experiences in two slightly different settings. Table 3.3 provides

a profile of the participants and facilitators who completed follow-up interviews.

Table 3.3

Interviewee Profile: Follow-Up Interviews

Follow-Up Race/Ethnicity of Follow-Up Interviewees
Gender
Interviews
African American White

Male 1 0 1

Female 4 3 1

Interviews 5 3 2

The dissertation research and data gathering questions began by asking each participant

volunteer about their experience as member of the dialogue group and about particular aspects of

the dialogue experience, specifically group process, interactions between members of the group,

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