Most cited papers in Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
What are the most cited papers in Qualitative Research Methods and Applications?
The most cited paper in Qualitative Research Methods and Applications is "Three Approaches to Qualitative Content Analysis" (Hsiu-Fang Hsieh, Sarah Elizabeth Shannon, 2005), with 45,237 citations. Next come "Case Study Research: Design and Methods" (39,932) and "Basics of Qualitative Research: Grounded Theory Procedures and Techniques." (29,398).
Showing 50 of 99 papers. Every paper with more than 1,802 citations is listed.
| # | Paper | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Three Approaches to Qualitative Content Analysis Hsiu-Fang Hsieh, Sarah Elizabeth Shannon · Qualitative Health Research | 4 Oct 2005 | 45,237 |
| 2 | Case Study Research: Design and Methods Harris Chaiklin · The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease | Feb 1991 | 39,932 |
| 3 | Basics of Qualitative Research: Grounded Theory Procedures and Techniques. Carolyn Ellis, Anselm Strauss, Juliet M. Corbin · Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews | 1992 | 29,398 |
| 4 | The qualitative content analysis process Satu Elo, Helvi Aulikki Kyngäs · Journal of Advanced Nursing | 18 Mar 2008 | 22,967 |
| 5 | Qualitative content analysis in nursing research: concepts, procedures and measures to achieve trustworthiness Ulla Hällgren Graneheim, Berit M Lundman · Nurse Education Today | 7 Nov 2003 | 21,197 |
| 6 | How Many Interviews Are Enough? Greg Guest, Arwen Bunce, Laura Johnson · Field Methods | 23 Dec 2005 | 20,652 |
| 7 | The Art of Case Study Research Karen Elizabeth Johnson, Robert E. Stake · Modern Language Journal | 1996 | 15,907 |
| 8 | Social Research Methods Kevin M. G. Taylor, Sarah Nettleton, Geoffrey Harding | 16 Feb 2010 | 14,194 |
| 9 | Transforming Qualitative Information: Thematic Analysis and Code Development Richard Eleftherios Boyatzis | 16 Apr 1998 | 13,630 |
| 10 | Experimental and quasi-experimental designs for generalized causal inference William R. Shadish, Thomas D. Cook, Donald T. Campbell | 2002 | 13,406 |
| 11 | Document Analysis as a Qualitative Research Method Glenn A. Bowen · Qualitative Research Journal | 3 Aug 2009 | 12,630 |
| 12 | Sample Size in Qualitative Interview Studies Kirsti Malterud, Volkert Siersma, Ann Dorrit Guassora · Qualitative Health Research | 27 Nov 2015 | 12,448 |
| 13 | Demonstrating Rigor Using Thematic Analysis: A Hybrid Approach of Inductive and Deductive Coding and Theme Development Jennifer A. Fereday, Eimear Muir‐Cochrane · International Journal of Qualitative Methods | Mar 2006 | 11,883 |
| 14 | Using the framework method for the analysis of qualitative data in multi-disciplinary health research Nicola Kay Gale, Gemma Heath, Elaine Cameron et al. · BMC Medical Research Methodology | 18 Sep 2013 | 11,587 |
| 15 | Building theories from case study research Kathleen M. Eisenhardt · STUDI ORGANIZZATIVI | Feb 2009 | 11,368 |
| 16 | Grounded theory research: Procedures, canons, and evaluative criteria Juliet M. Corbin, Anselm Strauss · Qualitative Sociology | 1990 | 11,110 |
| 17 | A General Inductive Approach for Analyzing Qualitative Evaluation Data David R. Thomas · American Journal of Evaluation | 18 May 2006 | 10,996 |
| 18 | Strategies for ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research projects Andrew Kenneth Shenton · Education for Information | 19 Jul 2004 | 9,758 |
| 19 | Qualitative Data Analysis: A Sourcebook of New Methods Linda S. Lotto · Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis | Sep 1986 | 8,684 |
| 20 | Content analysis and thematic analysis: Implications for conducting a qualitative descriptive study Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Hannele E. Turunen, Terese Elisabet Bondas · Nursing and Health Sciences | 11 Mar 2013 | 8,584 |
| 21 | Qualitative research in health care: Analysing qualitative data Catherine J. Pope · BMJ | 8 Jan 2000 | 8,266 |
| 22 | Qualitative Case Study Methodology: Study Design and Implementation for Novice Researchers Pamela Elizabeth Baxter, Susan Michelle Jack · The Qualitative Report | 14 Jan 2015 | 7,599 |
| 23 | Interpreting Qualitative Data Methods for Analysing Talk, Text and Interaction Robert C. Kleinsasser, David J. Silverman · Modern Language Journal | 1997 | 6,914 |
| 24 | InterViews learning the craft of qualitative research interviewing Steinar Kvale, Svend Brinkmann | 2008 | 6,743 |
| 25 | Toward a Definition of Mixed Methods Research R. Burke Johnson, Anthony John Onwuegbuzie, Lisa A. Turner · Journal of Mixed Methods Research | 30 Mar 2007 | 6,417 |
| 26 | Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, 3rd ed. John W. Creswell | 2009 | 6,320 |
| 27 | Sample sizes for saturation in qualitative research: A systematic review of empirical tests Monique M. Hennink, Bonnie N. Kaiser · Social Science & Medicine | 2 Nov 2021 | 6,201 |
| 28 | Thematic networks: an analytic tool for qualitative research Jennifer Attride‐Stirling · Qualitative Research | Dec 2001 | 5,572 |
| 29 | Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research Nahid Golafshani · The Qualitative Report | 23 Jan 2015 | 5,198 |
| 30 | Qualitative research: standards, challenges, and guidelines Kirsti Malterud · The Lancet | Aug 2001 | 5,119 |
| 31 | Handbook of qualitative research Thomas F. Griffin · Psychology and Marketing | Jul 1999 | 4,990 |
| 32 | Verification Strategies for Establishing Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research Janice M. Morse, Michael Barrett, Maria J. Mayan et al. · International Journal of Qualitative Methods | Jun 2002 | 4,986 |
| 33 | The qualitative research interview Barbara DiCicco‐Bloom, Benjamin F. Crabtree · Medical Education | 28 Mar 2006 | 4,983 |
| 34 | Qualitative Content Analysis Philipp Mayring · Forum: Qualitative Social Research (Freie Universität Berlin) | 25 Aug 2008 | 4,840 |
| 35 | How to plan and perform a qualitative study using content analysis Mariette Bengtsson · NursingPlus Open | 2016 | 4,715 |
| 36 | Code Saturation Versus Meaning Saturation Monique M. Hennink, Bonnie N. Kaiser, Vincent C. Marconi · Qualitative Health Research | 26 Sep 2016 | 4,544 |
| 37 | Are We There Yet? Data Saturation in Qualitative Research Patricia I Fusch, Lawrence Ness · The Qualitative Report | 8 Sep 2015 | 4,490 |
| 38 | Sample size in qualitative research Margarete Sandelowski · Research in Nursing & Health | Apr 1995 | 4,407 |
| 39 | Theory Construction in Qualitative Research Stefan Timmermans, Iddo Tavory · Sociological Theory | Sep 2012 | 4,187 |
| 40 | Sampling for qualitative research Martin Marshall · Family Practice | 1996 | 4,186 |
| 41 | Narrative configuration in qualitative analysis Donald E. Polkinghorne · International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education | 1995 | 3,945 |
| 42 | The Use of Triangulation in Qualitative Research Nancy Carter, Denise Bryant‐Lukosius, Alba DiCenso et al. · Oncology nursing forum | 26 Aug 2014 | 3,936 |
| 43 | The methodology of Focus Groups: the importance of interaction between research participants Jenny V. Kitzinger · Sociology of Health & Illness | 1994 | 3,888 |
| 44 | Thematic analysis of qualitative data: AMEE Guide No. 131 Michelle E. Kiger, Lara Varpio · Medical Teacher | May 2020 | 3,854 |
| 45 | Intercoder Reliability in Qualitative Research: Debates and Practical Guidelines Cliódhna O’Connor, Hélène Joffé · International Journal of Qualitative Methods | 2020 | 3,781 |
| 46 | Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research: ENTREQ Allison Tong, Kate Flemming, Elizabeth McInnes et al. · BMC Medical Research Methodology | 27 Nov 2012 | 3,681 |
| 47 | Qualitative Data Analysis for Health Services Research: Developing Taxonomy, Themes, and Theory Elizabeth H. Bradley, Leslie Ann Curry, Kelly J. Devers · Health Services Research | 24 Jan 2007 | 3,529 |
| 48 | Reflexive Methodology: New Vistas for Qualitative Research Rebecca Graber, Mats G Alvesson, Kaj Sköldberg · QMiP Bulletin | 2012 | 3,474 |
| 49 | Integrating quantitative and qualitative research: how is it done? Alan E. Bryman · Qualitative Research | 24 Jan 2006 | 3,366 |
| 50 | Methodological challenges in qualitative content analysis: A discussion paper Ulla Hällgren Graneheim, Britt‐Marie Lindgren, Berit M Lundman · Nurse Education Today | 19 Jun 2017 | 3,293 |
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