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Emerging applications of large language models in qualitative psychological research methodology as well as the critics.
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We Reject the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence for Reflexive Qualitative Research
Jowsey, Tanisha et al. (2025)
- Published
- Dec 17, 2025
- Journal
- Qualitative Inquiry
- DOI
- 10.1177/10778004251401851
At a GlanceAI
419 qualitative researchers reject GenAI for reflexive analysis as methodologically incompatible and socially unjust.
SummaryAI
This position statement brings together 419 experienced qualitative researchers from 32 countries to oppose generative AI in reflexive qualitative research. The authors argue that approaches such as reflexive thematic analysis depend on a situated human researcher's subjective interpretation and reflexive engagement, making GenAI methodologically incongruent. They also frame rejection of GenAI as an issue of social and environmental justice, extending the debate beyond questions of analytic convenience or accuracy.
Method SnapshotAI
A multi-author position statement argues against using generative AI in reflexive qualitative analysis.
BackgroundAI
Foundational qualitative research methods, especially reflexivity and reflexive thematic analysis.
Debates, debates, debates... However, how strong are the arguments? (spoiler: nope; why? because the authors do not realize what LLMs really is and how to use it...)
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