"Discursive Psychology and Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology" - Intro article to the special issue by Cristian Tileaga, @lizstokoe.bsky.social, & @profsalwiggins.bsky.social - They "review & contextualize DP's background & relationship to qualitative psychology" psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-...

"Interview Analysis With Cognitive Maps" by @s-dornschn-elkink.bsky.social - This article demonstrates how cognitive mapping can advance the study of reasoning, not as an abstract process but, in a systematic analysis of transcripts & everyday language. psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

"Searching for the Joy of the Crowd: Field Social Psychology During the Reopening of Danish Society" by @seamusapower.bsky.social et al. - The joy experienced by attendees at crowd events was a powerful motivator, helping them negotiate ambivalent thoughts about coming together again bit.ly/4xd1KJm

"'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-...

"The Balancing Act of Fitting In: A Grounded Theory Study on How Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Childhood Maltreatment Experience Participating in a Randomized Controlled Psychotherapy Study" by Eva Irene Fechau et al. psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-...

"A Reflection on Open Science Badges: Valuing Methodological Integrity and Ethics in Qualitative Research" by @heidilevitt.bsky.social - Encourages the open science community to support epistemological & methodological pluralism & distinctive ethical decision making psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-...

🌎 What an inspiring way to begin the journey toward #SQIP2026! The #SQIPVirtualPreConference2026 began w/ a warm welcome from SQIP President @seamusapower.bsky.social followed by an insightful keynote by Sarah Awad & thought-provoking paper presentations Here’s to hope, curiosity, & community!

A short trip 🧳 to the @qualpsy.bsky.social conference, where I’ll be presenting “Listening to Embodied Experience: Micro-Phenomenology, Body Mapping, and Thematic Analysis.” A great opportunity to grow professionally, exchange ideas, and enjoy a refreshing change of pace. 🙂 www.sqip.org/schedule

⏰ 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

SQIP is hosting a Virtual Pre-Conference on July 14, 2026 "Narrating the Needs of Our Time: Inquiries of Hope, Connection, and Possibility from Global Perspectives" 8:00 AM ET/14:00 CET to 1:00 PM ET/19:00 CET The Pre-Conference Schedule www.sqip.org/virtual-prec... Register at bit.ly/4vnXHsj

📚 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)

🔆SQIP 2026 is less than a month away, and we look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh! If you have not already, we ask that you register for the conference as soon as possible so that we can finalize conference arrangements. www.sqip.org/registration

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! 👏🏻

📢 We are excited to announce Book Bash at the SQIP 2026 Conference in Pittsburgh When: Saturday, 18 July, 3:30-4:30 PM The Book Bash will showcase recent or forthcoming books on qualitative psychology written by SQIP members, offering attendees new ideas and practices of qualitative psychology.

📢 If you are planning to attend the SQIP conference in July, the hotel block reserved at a discounted rate in Pittsburg is almost full and the remaining rooms must be reserved by 11:59pm on June 3rd. www.sqip.org/where-to-stay

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🔆Please find the conference program for our forthcoming meeting at @duquesneuniversity.bsky.social on the SQIP website: www.sqip.org/schedule We look forward to the pleasure of your company on July 17th & 18th in beautiful Pittsburgh.

📚 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐅-𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐯𝐞 📚 This month’s pick is 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒂-𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔 by Ladislav Timulak and Mary Creaner. Timulak and Creaner provide a practical, step-by-step guide to this process, demonstrating how rigorous synthesis can move us toward deeper insights and stronger evidence.

🔆Please find the conference program for our forthcoming meeting at @duquesneuniversity.bsky.social on the SQIP website: www.sqip.org/schedule We look forward to the pleasure of your company on July 17th & 18th in beautiful Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to Prof. Deborah Tolman, who won a 2026 Qualitative Award from the American Psychological Association! www.gc.cuny.edu/news/feminis... @qualpsy.bsky.social

Feminist Scholar Wins APA’s Distinguished Contributions in Qualitative Inquiry Award

Deborah Tolman is lauded as a “path-breaking scholar and champion of qualitative psychology.”

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📢SQIP is hosting a virtual pre-conference on July 14, 2026! Submit proposals for a special online Pre-Conference hosted by the Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology. Our website has the details: www.sqip.org/virtualcallf... ▶️ Deadline to submit is May 25, 2026

"A Qualitative Exploration of Disability Appraisals in Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury" by Stewart et al.This qualitative study explored the substance and context of disability appraisals held by youth with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) and their parents/caregivers. psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...

📢Registration for our 2026 conference at @duquesneuniversity.bsky.social is now open! A not-to-be-missed conference with keynote speakers Joseph Gone and @saramcclelland.bsky.social Please go to www.sqip.org/registration to register. See you in July!

🔆The Spring 2026 SQIP Newsletter has arrived! In this issue, you will ▶️ Discover more information about the SQIP 2026 conference ▶️ Hear from the current SQIP president @seamusapower.bsky.social & the president-elect, Irene Strasser ▶️ Find so much more! Enjoy! www.sqip.org/post/spring-...

🏆The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 recognizes outstanding dissertations that make significant contributions to qualitative research methods. We celebrate @jwlee9209.bsky.social (@uwmadison.bsky.social) & the study on "Transness is Our Salve" for receiving this honor.

🏆 The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 recognizes exceptional early career scholars whose work significantly advances qualitative research. We celebrate Zenobia Morrill, PhD (@williamjamesedu.bsky.social) for receiving this honor for exceptional contributions

📢 Speaker Series Event #2 - Intersectionality in Qualitative Inquiry and Mixed Methods Designs: Advancing Socially Just Research - Featuring @jionilewis.bsky.social Free event for anyone interested in equity-focused scholarship. Saturday, April 11, 2026 9am-10am PT bit.ly/speakerserie...

🏆 The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 recognizes exceptional contributions to the teaching, mentorship, and development of qualitative researchers. We celebrate Lisa Osbeck (@uwestga.bsky.social) for receiving this honor.

🏆 The 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 recognizes a lifetime of outstanding contributions that have shaped and advanced qualitative research. We celebrate Deborah Tolman for receiving this honor. Dr. Tolman has been a trailblazer in qualitative inquiry in psychology

Our warmest congratulations to the recipients of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐏𝐀 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬! 🏆 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐄𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐇 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐌𝐀𝐍 🏆 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐎𝐒𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐊 🏆 𝐃𝐫. 𝐙𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐁𝐈𝐀 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋 🏆 𝐌𝐫. 𝐉𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐎𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐄 🔗 Read more about their work here: www.sqip.org/post/2026-ap...

📚 𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐅-𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐯𝐞 📚 This month’s pick is 𝑬𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒉𝒚 by Christopher N. Poulos. Poulos invites us to turn inward—carefully, critically, and courageously. Storytelling grounded in lived experience makes it possible to trace how personal moments are shaped by broader social worlds.