ABSTRACT In this special issue, we aim to introduce a mapping of qualitative research in psychology across European settings. Qualitative research in psychology constitutes a complex terrain, with a multiplicity of epistemological and methodological perspectives anchored to a diversity of historical, political, and socio-cultural settings. Despite recent progress toward the institutionalisation of qualitative research in certain countries, the landscape of qualitative research in psychology in Europe remains largely unexplored. Following a brief overview of qualitative research in psychology, we proceed with narrating the story of the “birth” of this special issue. We then briefly introduce the constellation of articles included in this special issue. We conclude with wider implications concerning the venture of establishing qualitative research in psychology in Europe.

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欧洲心理学定性研究图谱：当代趋势

摘要在本期特刊中，我们旨在介绍欧洲环境中心理学定性研究的映射。心理学的定性研究构成了一个复杂的领域，具有多种认识论和方法论观点，这些观点植根于历史、政治和社会文化背景的多样性。尽管最近某些国家在定性研究的制度化方面取得了进展，但欧洲心理学定性研究的前景在很大程度上仍未得到探索。在简要概述心理学的定性研究之后，我们继续讲述本期特刊“诞生”的故事。然后我们简要介绍了本期特刊中收录的文章星座。