New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) was founded in 2020 by the publisher Ludomedia Unipessoal, Lda. as a Book Series, publishing thematic volumes associated with international qualitative research events (volumes 1 to 14). At the end of 2023, NTQR transitioned into a journal while maintaining its primary objectives: the publication of original scientific texts in qualitative research, including state-of-the-art reviews, new research perspectives, solutions and/or applications for real-world problems, empirical studies and/or evaluation works, among others.

NTQR publishes articles in three languages – English, Portuguese, and Spanish – following a continuous publication model with free and open access.

ISSN: 2184-7770

Volume 22, Issue 3 of New Trends in Qualitative Research features a diverse array of contributions that reflect the theoretical and methodological richness of qualitative inquiry. The issue includes conceptual reflections on embodiment in research, methodological essays exploring symbolic interactionism within Grounded Theory and the Gioia data structure in nursing research, and innovative research practices, including the role of practitioner researchers. Empirical studies illustrate various contexts for qualitative inquiry, touching on topics like online focus groups in breast cancer research, applications of Deleuzian theory in language learning, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence in HIV/STI research. Overall, this volume underscores the ongoing evolution of qualitative research methodologies and frameworks, emphasising critical reflection and diverse perspectives.

New Trends in Qualitative Research: Vol. 22 N.º 3 (2026) | ISSN: 2184-7770

Theoretical–Conceptual Articles

Scientific Essays

Methodological Innovation Studies

Applied Doctoral Research and the Practitioner Researcher: Bridging Industry

Alex Rizzo, Rose Falzon, Ronald Aquilina, Roseanne Cuschieri

Page: e1456

Comparative Studies of Methods or Techniques

Empirical Studies with Methodological Reflection

Surfacing Knowledge for Teaching and Learning Through Athletic Embodied Methods

Tricia M. Kress, Samantha Di Stefano, Lucijan Jovic

Page: e1292

Nurse-Themed Indonesian Horror Films: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Radius Setiyawan, Yuyun Wahyu Izzati Surya, Idham Choliq

Page: e1309

Sexuality in Breast Cancer: Contributions of an Online Focus Group

Filomena Paulo, Maria Cândida Koch , Reginaldo Filho, Joana Alvané , Manuela Ferreira

Page: e1310

Paulo Freire Tent as a Participatory Qualitative Research Device

Silvéria Maria dos Santos, Elisabete Mesquita Peres de Carvalho, Levy Aniceto Santana, Leila Bernarda Donato Göttems

Page: e1347

Exploring Turning Points: A Qualitative, Reflexive, and Flexible Design

Maria de la Paz Grebe, Angel M. Centeno, Beatriz Zegers Prado

Page: e1356

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