Hey Lindsay, nice post!
I possible disagree with your comment about lack of transferability to the general population. I guess domestic violence is perhaps something that occurs more frequently within the deprived/ethnic minority population so this study infact gives a good insight. But I do agree partially with this point :)
And maybe thematic analysis is appropriate, because this way, the interviewees can talk and give their opinions whilst the investigators can note down particular themes that come up...I think according to the research question, a thematic approach is a good.
The fact that they used a semi-structured approach is also appropriate because it can't be fully structured, otherwise it would limit the information extract by interviewees!
I guess the other approach they could have used would be a more 'open' approach using the narrative of the interviewees and let them completely lead the conversation.
Just my opinion, hope it helps! :)
