First, we demonstrate why this overview is needed, in part because of an increasing emphasis on finding sound ways of appraising qualitative studies, the lack of agreement on quality markers, and the

The gap

Consensus across the literature

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

• Qualitative and Mixed Methods in Mental Health Services and Implementation Research (2014) · doi

  Qualitative methods are used to provide a "thick description" or depth of understanding to complement breadth of understanding afforded by quantitative methods, elicit the perspective of those being studied, explore issues that have not been well studied, develop conceptual theories or test hypotheses, or evaluate the process of a phenomenon or intervention.

  Keywords: understanding studied qualitative used provide thick description depth complement breadth afforded quantitative elicit perspective explore
• Quality Criteria: General and Specific Guidelines for Qualitative Approaches in Psychology Research. A Concise Guide for Novice Researchers and Reviewers (2024) · doi

  First, we demonstrate why this overview is needed, in part because of an increasing emphasis on finding sound ways of appraising qualitative studies, the lack of agreement on quality markers, and the variety of qualitative research methodologies available.

  Keywords: qualitative first demonstrate overview needed part increasing emphasis finding sound ways appraising lack agreement quality
• Research Commentary: The Promise of Qualitative Metasynthesis for Mathematics Education (2016) · doi

  Although the number, type, and quality of qualitative research studies in mathematics education has changed, little is known about how a collective body of qualitative research findings contributes to our understanding of a particular topic within the field.

  Keywords: qualitative number type quality mathematics education changed little known collective body contributes understanding particular topic