FROM THE EDITORS THE COMING OF AGE FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH:EMBRACING THE DIVERSITY OF QUALITATIVE METHODS

摘要

We would like to add our editorial voices to those who have previously advocated for qualitative research in AMJ. From the editors who have supported such work1 to the editorials they endorsed,2 a strong vision and commitment to qualitative work is evident. Our new editorial team remains equally committed (see the February 2011 From the Editors [vol. 54: 9-14]). The fact that two associate editors are now dedicated exclusively to managing qualitative papers through the review process—one for micro submissions (Kevin) and the other for macro submissions (Tima)—is strong evidence of that commitment. That this, our team's second editorial, is by the two of us, Kevin and Tima, and focuses on qualitative research, is further evidence.