Margaret R Roller

@margaretrroller.bsky.social

Researcher & author obsessed with methods & modes │ Workshops/Instruction: https://bit.ly/QualLearn │Blog: https://bit.ly/RDRblog │Book: https://bit.ly/QRDesign

"'Not Knowing That I Could Get Addicted at Any Moment': Drug Use Initiation Narratives Among Black Americans" by Candice Hargons et al. —— Findings of the present study highlight intervention and prevention needs for drug use initiation among Black adults in Kentucky psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...

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"Strengths & Limitations of the In-depth Interview Method: An Overview" - An important limitation, from a Total Quality Framework standpoint, has to do with what is also considered a key strength of the IDI method: the interviewer–interviewee relationship. t.ly/9QX5E

Strengths & Limitations of the In-depth Interview Method: An Overview

The following is a modified excerpt from Applied Qualitative Research Design: A Total Quality Framework Approach (Roller & Lavrakas, 2015, pp. 56-57). Strengths The potential advantages or stre…

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"The #Qualitative Analysis Trap (or, Coding Until Blue in the Face)"- Critical thinking in QDA is less about the deconstruction of the data (i.e., coding), & more about ensuring that each participant’s lived experience remains intact. Coding is simply a tool. bit.ly/2XAlERZ

The Qualitative Analysis Trap (or, Coding Until Blue in the Face)

There is a trap that is easy to fall into when conducting a thematic-style analysis of qualitative data. The trap revolves around coding and, specifically, the idea that after a general familiariza…

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⏰ Last day to register! Join the 𝐒𝐐𝐈𝐏 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 to explore global perspectives 📅 Pre-Conference: July 14, 2026 🕗 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Eastern Time) Scan the QR code to register or go to the following links: 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: tinyurl.com/SQIPVirtual2... 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: tinyurl.com/SQIPprecon2026

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📚 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐐𝐈𝐏 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 attending the SQIP 2026 Conference in Pittsburgh! Have a recently published or forthcoming book in qualitative psychology? Join us at the 𝐒𝐐𝐈𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐡 and share your work with the community! Interested in presenting? Email Jeanne Marecek (jmarece1@swarthmore.edu)

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Congratulations to our Incoming 2027 President-elect, 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐳! 🎉 We look forward to her leadership and contributions to the SQIP community in the years ahead. Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth on this exciting milestone! 👏🏻

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"Unbound From Mechanical Solutions: Multidimensional Critical Thinking in Qualitative Research" The unbinding from formulaic solutions allow researchers to maintain respect for each participant while furthering the integrity and impact of the outcomes. bit.ly/MCThinking

Unbound From Mechanical Solutions: Multidimensional Critical Thinking in Qualitative Research

A quality and ethical approach to qualitative research is grounded in multidimensional critical thinking. Over the years, this reality has been discussed at great length in Research Design Review. …

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