Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
Qualitative Research Methods and Applications is a research topic within Education. Science Explorer counts 3.9k research works in it since 1950. 38.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the development, application, and challenges of grounded theory methodology in qualitative research. It covers topics such as the coding process, theoretical sampling, constructivist approach, use of data analysis software, methodological issues, and the role of literature review. The cluster also explores the intersection of grounded theory with symbolic interactionism and its relevance in various research designs.
- Grounded Theory
- Qualitative Research
- Data Analysis Software
- Constructivist Approach
- Theoretical Sampling
- Coding Process
- Research Design
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Methodological Issues
- Literature Review
- Research works
- 3.9k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 1.5k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 38.3% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +9% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research?
By volume, the United States and Germany publish the most (139 and 75 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 139 works
- 2 Germany 75 works
- 3 United Kingdom 64 works
- 4 Canada 37 works
- 5 Türkiye 32 works
- 6 Australia 30 works
- 7 Brazil 26 works
- 8 China 21 works
- 9 Iran 18 works
- 10 Indonesia 17 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Mzumbe University publishes the most Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research, followed by Premier University and University of South Africa.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Mzumbe UniversityTanzania 6 works
- 2 Premier UniversityBangladesh 4 works
- 3 University of South AfricaSouth Africa 4 works
- 4 Monash UniversityAustralia 4 works
- 5 Chittagong University of Engineering & TechnologyBangladesh 4 works
- 6 University of SaskatchewanCanada 4 works
- 7 University of JohannesburgSouth Africa 4 works
- 8 University of TorontoCanada 3 works
- 9 University of VictoriaCanada 3 works
- 10 Sri Lanka Institute of Information TechnologySri Lanka 3 works
Who are the leading researchers in Qualitative Research Methods and Applications?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Qualitative Research Methods and Applications include Norman K. Denzin, F. Stuart Chapin and Janice M. Morse.
- 1 Norman K. Denzin United States 8.6k citations
- 2 F. Stuart Chapin United States 2.7k citations
- 3 Janice M. Morse Canada 1.7k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research done?
The largest centres of Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research in 2022–2025 are London (United Kingdom), Melbourne (Australia), Chittagong (Bangladesh) and Ankara (Türkiye).
Is Qualitative Research Methods and Applications research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 9% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Qualitative Research Methods and Applications.
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