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Why We Should Reject to Reject the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Qualitative Analysis: A Response to Jowsey, Braun, Clarke, Lupton, and Fine (2025)
Paoli, Stefano De (2026)
- Published
- Feb 18, 2026
- Journal
- Qualitative Inquiry
- DOI
- 10.1177/10778004261425137
At a GlanceAI
Position paper argues that metaphysical objections should not categorically exclude generative AI from qualitative analysis.
SummaryAI
This response challenges calls to reject generative AI outright in qualitative analysis. It argues that the proposed prohibition rests largely on philosophical assumptions rather than solely methodological concerns, and that treating these assumptions as settled could limit scholarly debate and innovation. The paper advocates keeping discussion of appropriate genAI use in qualitative research open rather than imposing a categorical ban.
Method SnapshotAI
A philosophical position paper critiques a categorical ban on generative AI in qualitative analysis.
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Basic knowledge of qualitative research methods and debates over generative AI in research.
An attempt to defend the usage of LLMs. A good attempt but it's too polite and does not focus on the real gaps in Jowsey's arguments.
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