“I Don’t Feel Like a Real Researcher Yet” Confidence, Identity, & Qualitative Work One of the most common, but least discussed, sticking points in qualitative research has little to do with methods, data, or analysis. It has to do with identity. Many novice qualitative researchers quietly carry the...
Listening Like a Qualitative Researcher: Tips for Engaging with Stories, Experiences, and Meaning In our last post, we explored why listening is more than just hearing words; it’s about engaging deeply with stories, experiences, and meanings. This kind of listening is essential for qualitative rese...
Listening as a Bridge: Qualitative Skills for a Polarized World A new report on free speech in higher education delivered some sobering news: most U.S. colleges received an “F” for their speech climate, and students across the political spectrum are increasingly unwilling to hear views that challen...
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Listening, Learning, and Leading Change Through Qualitative Research At the 2025 International Congress for Qualitative Research and Theory Methodologies (ic-QRTM), hosted by the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) and sponsored by CQ University Australia, we are coming together v...
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Beyond the Academy: Supporting Independent and Underrepresented Researchers Academia has long been the traditional home for qualitative research, but the reality is that many researchers work outside university settings—or within institutions that provide little support for qualitative inquiry. Whe...