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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 17h

How does the perception of “electability” influence Democratic primary voters' behaviors?

In POQ, Green et al. discern differences in candidate preference and perceived electability among 2020 Democratic primary voters.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 1d

"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

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 1d

What causes nonresponsiveness among individuals?

Medway et al. investigate this and find that time use, attitudes toward the government, and privacy concerns are primary reasons. Although these manifest in different ways among individuals.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 2d

"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

Comfort in Responding to Sensitive Topics: A Qualitative Look at the Live Video Survey Mode

In September 2025, Public Opinion Quarterly published its first special issue devoted to qualitative research methodology — Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Marga…

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 4d

Tolerance for norm violations is bipartisan, depending on who’s president.

Littvay et al. show that while Republicans are more lenient of their president eroding norms, Democrats’ tolerance increases when they hold the presidency.

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 7d

How have Americans’ immigration attitudes changed in recent decades?

Ollerenshaw and Jardina observe how opinions have evolved since 1988 among partisan and racial/ethnic groups. The most significant shifts have been from white Democrats.

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 8d

Do different survey modes affect respondents' discomfort?

As live-video surveys become commonplace, Okon et al. shed light on what this means for data collection.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 8d

"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

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 11d

Opioid use disorder disproportionately affects Indigenous communities.

In POQ, Grubin et al. explore the stigmas and barriers to administering medications to treat opioid use disorder (MOUD), which is proven to assist in recovery.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 11d

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

The Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in an American Indian Community

In September 2025, Public Opinion Quarterly published its first special issue devoted to qualitative research methodology — Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Marga…

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 14d

Do recent violent episodes affect support for political violence?

In POQ, Nai et al. show that those experiencing partisan Schadenfreude toward the victim's party offer higher short-term support for political violence.

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 15d

Current disability measures have numerous limitations.

In POQ, Kaplan et al. used a multimethodological approach to measure the type of disability and the extent to which it limits their ability to work.

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 17d

Aging in place has been proven to enhance the quality of life among seniors.

In POQ, Jones-Layman et al. constructed eight age-friendly city (AFC) domains as a framework for understanding best practices for aging in place.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 17d

"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.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 21d

"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

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 21d

First movers of dissent against authoritarian regimes potentially risk everything.

In POQ, Jieun Baek discusses the methodological process in gathering data, while emphasizing the difficulties in reaching Burmese first movers.

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 22d

Thematic analysis (TA) has become commonplace among qualitative researchers.

In POQ, Haan & Venema provide guidance on different TA approaches and the flexibility that a blended approach to TA presents to scholars.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 28d

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

Public Opinion Quarterly Makes History with This 2025 Special Issue

For the First Time, a Special Issue of Public Opinion Quarterly Devoted to Qualitative Research Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social & Behavioral Sciences Public Opinion Quarterly has bee…

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 25d

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.

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 29d

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

Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences

Public opinion and social science researchers are motivated by their mission to gain an understanding of people’s attitudes and behavior, and, in so doing,

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · Sep 8

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.

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Marieke Haan @mariekehaan.bsky.social · Sep 5

Delighted to share that our article on a Blended Thematic Analysis Approach has been published in @poqjournal.bsky.social Many thanks to the editors @margaretrroller.bsky.social and Zachary Smith and the reviewers for their support throughout the process.

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Using a Blended Approach to Thematic Analysis: A Case Study on Fatherhood and Imprisonment

Abstract. Thematic analysis (TA) has become a prominent qualitative research method for identifying patterns in experiences, responses, narratives, and mea

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Jess Hagman @hagman.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨Out now! 🚨

POQ's special issue on #qualitative public opinion research.

An overview from the editors: bit.ly/POQQRissue
All articles and notes: academic.oup.com/poq/issue/89...

Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · Sep 5

It is with enormous pleasure that I announce the publication of the first-ever 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

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · Sep 5

🚨Out now! 🚨

POQ's special issue on #qualitative public opinion research.

An overview from the editors: bit.ly/POQQRissue
All articles and notes: academic.oup.com/poq/issue/89...

Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · Sep 5

It is with enormous pleasure that I announce the publication of the first-ever 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

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · Sep 5

It is with enormous pleasure that I announce the publication of the first-ever 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

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