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Interpreting qualitative research in health psychology enhances scientific reliability and rigour.

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Challenging common beliefs about qualitative research in health psychology: How can interpretation be integrated in the research process instead of overlooked?
María del Río Carral, M. Santiago-Delefosse

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Qualitative research in health psychology is gaining attention for its ability to study complex human behavior related to health and illness. Critics often question the interpretative basis of qualitative research, but interpretation is essential in all types of psychology research. By making interpretation procedures explicit, scientific rigor and reliability can be improved. Reflexivity, or reflecting on the researcher's position in the research process, is a key tool to enhance the scientific quality of qualitative research in health psychology.