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Some thoughts on qualitative research in psychology in Europe

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Abstract

This short commentary reflects upon some of the current debates about qualitative methods within European psychology. It notes that the rebirth of qualitative methods towards the end of the twentieth century often coupled an epistemological challenge to the quantitative orthodoxy within psychology with a political challenge to social injustice. However, more recently there have been tensions imposed by the increasing state and institutional surveillance of research. Qualitative researchers need to reflect upon these wider pressures if they are to retain their original critical impulse.

Acceptance Date Jan 20, 2019
Publication Date Jul 3, 2019
Journal Qualitative Research in Psychology
Print ISSN 1478-0887
Publisher Routledge
Pages 508 - 512
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2019.1605279
Publisher URL https://doi.org/10.1080/14780887.2019.1605279

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