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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 16h

"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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Qualitative Applied Health Research Centre @quahrc.bsky.social · 18h

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

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Participatory Research Ethics Surgery: Mad-Centred Participation | QUAHRC

Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about handling ethical issues in your research? Whether you are dealing with ethics applications, ethical practice, ethical decisions, or ethical dilemmas in planned...

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

"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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SQIP @qualpsy.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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 app...

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

"#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

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

"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

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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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 6d

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

@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...

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

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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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 9d

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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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 12d

"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

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 13d

"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

In September 2025, Oxford University Press published its first special issue devoted to qualitative research — Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Margaret R. Roller…

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 14d

"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

In September 2025, Oxford University Press published its first special issue devoted to qualitative research — Qualitative Research: Advancing the Social and Behavioral Sciences, Margaret R. Roller…

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 15d

"Relationships, Trust and Accountability, and Critical Reflexivity: Developing Quality Data with the 'Hard to Reach'" academic.oup.com/poq/article/...

Relationships, Trust and Accountability, and Critical Reflexivity: Developing Quality Data with the “Hard to Reach”

Abstract. Understanding the realities of members of marginalized communities is central to the advancement of social and behavioral sciences. We argue that

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 15d

"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 · 19d

"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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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 20d

"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

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Social Science Research Institute at Penn State @ssripennstate.bsky.social · 20d

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 ➡️

Six New Faculty Join Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute | Social Science Research Institute

Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) welcomes six new cofunded faculty members, further strengthening its mission of advancing interdisciplinary social and behavior science across…

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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 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.

Read now: doi.org/10.1093/poq/...

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Public Opinion Quarterly - POQ @poqjournal.bsky.social · 23d

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/...

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 22d

"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

Re-considering the Question of “Why”

It is easy to fall into the trap of relying on the “why” question when conducting qualitative research. After all, the use of qualitative research is often supported with the claim that qualitative…

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 26d

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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Margaret R Roller @margaretrroller.bsky.social · 27d

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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