Qualitative Research Journal: Volume 18 Issue 1

A philosophical discussion of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research in social science

Saša Baškarada, Andy Koronios

Much of the contemporary methodological literature tends to be self-referential and frequently ignorant of the breadth and depth of philosophical assumptions underpinning various…

Methodological challenges of sensitive topic research with adolescents

Leonor Rodriguez

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the methodological challenges in the design and implementation of an emotionally sensitive topic involving research with adolescents based…

Generative tools enhance creative and ethical research with children

Alane Sanders

Qualitative researchers working with young people consistently face challenges in trying to ethically gain insight into their inner thoughts and worlds. The purpose of this paper…

Meaningful dissemination produces the “long tail” that engenders community impact

Lee-Ann Fenge, Kip Jones, Camilla Gibson

Lack of understanding of the needs of older LGBT individuals is a global issue and their needs are often ignored by health and social care providers who adopt sexuality-blind…

A critical reflexive perspective on othering in collaborative knowledge production

Helle Merete Nordentoft, Birgitte Ravn Olesen

The purpose of the paper is to show power mechanisms of in- and exclusion in moments where certain participants appeared to be othered in two collaborative research and…

“This course made me feel guilty to be an Australian”: Exterior assemblages and continuing reflections

Michael Crowhurst, Julie Faulkner

From one Graduate Diploma Secondary student taking a pro-diversity course that both authors had a connection with there was a very angry response, encapsulated by the statement…