"Pigeonholing Qualitative Data: Why #Qualitative Responses Cannot Be Quantified" - In qualitative research, context is everything. And it is the importance of context that prevents the researcher from treating the data as discrete responses to be counted bit.ly/3kCqQy3

The Fall 2025 SQIP newsletter is now available. It includes the Presidential statement and vision for the forthcoming year by @seamusapower.bsky.social, a message from @heidilevitt.bsky.social, a spotlight on @saramcclelland.bsky.social, & much more. You can read it here: www.sqip.org/newsletters

📢 @surveypractice.bsky.social 2026 Special Issue — Call for Papers — “Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs” Guest editors: @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Doug Currivan Submission deadline: November 14, 2025 www.surveypractice.org/post/3334-20...

"Sample Size in Qualitative Research & the Risk of Relying on Saturation" Relying on saturation to establish sample size in #qualitative research ignores the purpose & unique attributes of qualitative research, & prioritizes manifest over latent content disregarding contextual meaning bit.ly/2VVoZYW

"A Holistic Approach to #Qualitative Analysis" The researcher considers the entirety of what they have learned about each individual or group of participants as revealed in a combination of obvious, subtle, & contextual interconnections within the data. t.ly/s0ZHz

New special section of Qualitative Methods on Methodological Retrospectives—a new initiative launched by the journal. Explore articles on person-centered narrative analysis, decolonial qualitative enactments and modes of inquiry, and more: https://bit.ly/3J5eD4V @qualpsy.bsky.social

As we say in "Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences," the true definition of #qualitative research resides in the complexity of the lived experience and the opportunity for the researcher to explore this complexity academic.oup.com/poq/article/... @poqjournal.bsky.social

"Understanding the Attack on Science as an Discrediting of Minoritized Lived Experiences"... An editorial in Qualitative Psychology

"#Qualitative Data Analysis: The Unit of Analysis" - Broad, contextually rich units of analysis — maintained throughout coding, category & theme development, & interpretation — are crucial to deriving meaning & ensuring the integrity of research outcomes.. bit.ly/2PvDwH4

New post "Thematic Analysis: An Applied Use of a Blended Approach" at bit.ly/4hqo77t shines a light on the thoughtful article in @poqjournal.bsky.social by @mariekehaan.bsky.social and Simon Venema discussing the qualities of TA & the benefits of combining fairly structured & flexible approaches

New post "Thematic Analysis: An Applied Use of a Blended Approach" at bit.ly/4hqo77t shines a light on the thoughtful article in @poqjournal.bsky.social by @mariekehaan.bsky.social and Simon Venema discussing the qualities of TA & the benefits of combining fairly structured & flexible approaches

Next in the series "A Qualitative Look at Journalists’ Reporting & Potential Harm to Democratic Norms" at bit.ly/4ngz6S0, with the spotlight on the @poqjournal.bsky.social article by @ferreira-rr.bsky.social and @jfdaoust.bsky.social discussing when & how to report disturbing political news.

2025 RUTHELLEN JOSSELSON STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS - SQIP is offering 5 awards of up to $500 each to support graduate students who are currently enrolled in programs in psychology or related fields to carry out projects based in #qualitative approaches-Proposals due Nov 23 www.sqip.org/post/2025-ru...

Next in the series "A Qualitative Look at Journalists’ Reporting & Potential Harm to Democratic Norms" at bit.ly/4ngz6S0, with the spotlight on the @poqjournal.bsky.social article by @ferreira-rr.bsky.social and @jfdaoust.bsky.social discussing when & how to report disturbing political news.

"#Qualitative Data Analysis: What Is A Theme?" - Themes do not just "emerge." It is only by digging into each category bucket and then analyzing across buckets that the researcher will create contextually meaningful themes leading to useful outcomes bit.ly/QDAThemes

New blog post "Qualitative Research Helps Improve the Quality of the National Household Education Survey" at bit.ly/46RtokL, spotlighting @airinforms.bsky.social researchers' quality design study for the NCES to provide insights on the lived experiences of nonrespondents @poqjournal.bsky.social

"Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences" by @margaretrroller.bsky.social & Zachary Smith. The true definition of qualitative research resides in the complexity of the lived experience & the researcher's exploration of this complexity, academic.oup.com/poq/article/...

The American University of Paris invites applications for a full-time position in the Department of Psychology, Health and Gender at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning 1 August 2026 www.aup.edu/employment-o... (scroll down, click on Assistant Professor of Psychology)

New blog post "Qualitative Research Helps Improve the Quality of the National Household Education Survey" at bit.ly/46RtokL, spotlighting @airinforms.bsky.social researchers' quality design study for the NCES to provide insights on the lived experiences of nonrespondents @poqjournal.bsky.social

One month out from the submission deadline! We are looking forward to a robust special issue on "Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs"

"Disability Research: Maximizing Data Quality with Multiple Methods" at bit.ly/47gSj1d This shines a light on the must-read article by Kaplan et al.— in the 2025 special #qualitative issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social — discussing card sorts & other methods to improve survey measures of disability

"Disability Research: Maximizing Data Quality with Multiple Methods" at bit.ly/47gSj1d This shines a light on the must-read article by Kaplan et al.— in the 2025 special #qualitative issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social — discussing card sorts & other methods to improve survey measures of disability

Please save the dates for our next annual conference, which will be held at Duquesne University on July 17–18, 2026. We will share more details, including the conference theme and calls for proposals, in the coming months. www.sqip.org/conferences

"Comfort in Responding to Sensitive Topics: A Qualitative Look at the Live Video Survey Mode" at bit.ly/42ukPtH highlights the excellent article in the special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social by Shlomit Okon, @rebdolgin.bsky.social, & Michael Schober

Next week! Mad-centred #ResearchParticipation Join experts from the @nihr.bsky.social Research Support Service at @kingsioppn.bsky.social for a session on #ResearchEthics and #ParticipatoryResearch next Thursday www.quahrc.co.uk/training-sem...

"Comfort in Responding to Sensitive Topics: A Qualitative Look at the Live Video Survey Mode" at bit.ly/42ukPtH highlights the excellent article in the special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social by Shlomit Okon, @rebdolgin.bsky.social, & Michael Schober

2025 RUTHELLEN JOSSELSON STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS - SQIP is offering 5 awards of up to $500 each to support graduate students who are currently enrolled in programs in psychology or related fields to carry out research projects based in #qualitative approaches. www.sqip.org/post/2025-ru...

"#Qualitative Data Analysis: Essential Thinking to Theme Development" - Maintaining the integrity of each case embraces what is said (text) & not said (nonverbal communication) as well as other components of the research engagement such as images. t.ly/hdTbF

"Relational Research: A Quality Approach to Building Connections with Marginalized Communities" at bit.ly/46yO159 This highlights the excellent article by Anna Kopec, Alison Smith, & Genevieve Fuji Johnson appearing in @aapor.bsky.social's 2025 special #qualitative issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social

"Relational Research: A Quality Approach to Building Connections with Marginalized Communities" - at bit.ly/46yO159 This highlights the excellent article by Anna Kopec, Alison Smith, & Genevieve Fuji Johnson appearing in @aapor.bsky.social's 2025 special qualitative issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social

@surveypractice.bsky.social 2026 Special Issue — Call for Papers — “Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs” Guest editors: @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Doug Currivan — Submission deadline: November 14, 2025 www.surveypractice.org/post/3334-20...

New blog post - "The Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an American Indian Community" - at bit.ly/48Dc97U This is the third in a series highlighting the incredible content of the @aapor.bsky.social 2025 special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research methodology

New blog post - "The Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an American Indian Community" - at bit.ly/48Dc97U This is the third in a series highlighting the incredible content of the @aapor.bsky.social 2025 special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research methodology

"Reflexivity: 10 Articles on the Role of Reflection in #Qualitative Research" — Reflexivity is more important than ever, and central to “qualitative literacy,” data integrity, & conducting research with the most vulnerable & marginalized populations bit.ly/2zE0BTV

"Understanding the Experiences of Long-term Residents in Low-income Cities: A #Qualitative Approach" - New blog post at bit.ly/47RsfdT w/ the spotlight on the @ajoneslayman.bsky.social et al. article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue. This article explores the @who.int ACF domains.

"Understanding the Experiences of Long-term Residents in Low-income Cities: A #Qualitative Approach" - New blog post at bit.ly/47RsfdT w/ the spotlight on the @ajoneslayman.bsky.social et al. article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue. This article explores the @who.int ACF domains.

"Understanding the Experiences of Long-term Residents in Low-income Cities: A #Qualitative Approach" - New blog post at bit.ly/47RsfdT w/ the spotlight on the @ajoneslayman.bsky.social et al. article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue. This article explores the @who.int ACF domains.

"Qualitative Research to Explore High-Risk Dissent" - New blog post highlighting Jieun Baek's article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue concerning the #qualitative research design approach used to explore the factors motivating first movers of dissent in Burma. bit.ly/3IramrR

"Qualitative Research to Explore High-Risk Dissent" - New blog post highlighting Jieun Baek's article in the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social l special issue concerning the #qualitative research design used to explore the factors motivating first movers of dissent in Burma. bit.ly/3IramrR

Six new faculty members have joined SSRI! Please welcome Miranda Galvin, Riley Tucker, Janette Watkins, Kari Sherwood, Kathryn Spearman & Elizabeth Skowron. @psuedu.bsky.social Read more about them here ➡️

Saving this piece on different approaches to thematic analysis + blending multiple approaches for future discussions of data analysis. doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

POQ's 2025 special issue underlines the importance of qualitative research in the social sciences. Roller & Smith outline different methodological approaches to qualitative research and its critical role in social and behavioral sciences. Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

What leads journalists to withhold from publishing content? In POQ, Ferreira & Daoust assess this dilemma on whether to publish problematic content. In their considerations, journalists must carefully weigh how they may shape public opinion. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

"Re-considering the Question of 'Why'" - #Qualitative researchers gain profound insight on the lived experience, but rarely from the question of "why." Here are four reasons to consider asking what, when, where, who, how – & sometimes, why. bit.ly/QuestionOfWhy

Survey Practice 2026 Special Issue — Call for Papers — “Mixed Methods Research: Deepening Our Knowledge Through Integrated Designs” Guest editors: @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Doug Currivan — Submission deadline: November 14, 2025 www.surveypractice.org/post/3334-20...

For the first time, a special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research! The 2025 special issue: Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences - Articles using a quality approach to study the vulnerable, sensitive topics & QDA bit.ly/POQQRissue

As Zachary Smith & I write in "Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences," "The integrity of all research lies in the steps that the researcher has taken to meet quality standards at each step of the research process" academic.oup.com/poq/article/... @poqjournal.bsky.social

Just published, the 2025 @poqjournal.bsky.social special issue: Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences. The link to the Table of Contents where you can freely access each of the 10 articles is academic.oup.com/poq/issue/89...

It is with enormous pleasure that I announce the publication of the first special issue of @poqjournal.bsky.social devoted to #qualitative research! The 2025 special issue: Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences bit.ly/POQQRissue @aapor.bsky.social

"Member Checking & the Importance of Context" - Expecting participants to think & respond as they did when they shared their lived experiences w/ the researcher is unreasonable. In-the-moment, question-answer member checking is a better quality option. bit.ly/3o5Fe4c