Evaluation of Brown et al (1986)

Strengths:

• Both the first contact and the follow up interviews gave detailed and in-depth data that were required for analysis of such complex inter-related concepts such as self-esteem, core support and major life events.
• There was strong inter-rata reliability which strengthens the findings which come from the data.
• The data was likely to be valid as they were gathered carefully by trained and experienced interviewers using a semi-structured interview technique allowing detailed information to be gathered and explored.
• Sampling was carefully carried out by contacting all eligible women and then…