Systemic principles in qualitative research. Reflectionson the messages of a recent conference qrmh 9 "qualitative research in mental health 9: building bridges in times of uncertainty"

Journal title PSICOBIETTIVO
Author/s Marta B. Erdos
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2023/3 Language Italian
Pages 11 P. 55-65 File size 633 KB
DOI 10.3280/PSOB2023-003004
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This article focuses on the strong connections between qualitative approaches and systems thinking research. Both traditions require the researcher to adopt a holistic perspective, iterating from the small and unique but potentially significant details to larger complexities during the hermeneutical cycles. Researchers’ commitment to build future visions to enhance human well-being, their openness to diversity and involvement in deepening reflections on ever-changing contextual factors are also a common foundation. Qualitative research is a specific type of systems thinking research with a strong focus on specific epistemological questions, most importantly, participants’ meaning making processes, which are a key issue in mental health, counselling, and psychotherapy. The strong relationship between systemic thinking and qualitative research has been apparent at a recent conference, “Qualitative Research in Mental Health 9”, and was reflected in the conference title “Building bridges in times of uncertainty”.

Keywords: Qualitative research; Mental health; Systems thinking research; Complexity

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Marta B. Erdos, I principi sistemici nella ricerca qualitativa Riflessioni sulle osservazioni tratte dalla recente conferenza QRMH 9 "Qualitative Research in Mental Health 9: Building bridges in times of uncertainty" in "PSICOBIETTIVO" 3/2023, pp 55-65, DOI: 10.3280/PSOB2023-003004