The quality of qualitative research.

Authors :: van IJzendoorn MH
Miedema S
Source :: Medical humanities [Med Humanit] 2024 Jun 18. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 18.
Publication Year :: 2024
Publisher :: Ahead of Print
Abstract: In this contribution, we discuss criteria for the quality of qualitative research. We consider reliability and validity as specifications of the comprehensive requirement for 'intersubjective replicability', with which qualitative research should comply. In the data collection phase, 'argumentative' reliability generally must suffice; in the data analysis phase, attention must also be given to 'technical' reliability. Validation of qualitative research has to take place via three approaches: 'communicative', 'critical' or 'empirical' validation. This clarifies the relative validity or 'authenticity' of qualitative research.<br />Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.<br /> (© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.)