Visualizing Qualitative Research
本文探讨可视化作为研究实践，讨论其关键概念、如何丰富研究过程，并连接可视化与厚描述，为公共管理领域的定性研究者提供反思性使用和进一步发展的指导。
ABSTRACT Although qualitative research is typically seen as working with verbal text, visual representations are frequently used in qualitative research in our field. This paper examines visualization as a research practice, aiming to encourage its reflective use and further development. We contribute to the literature on qualitative research in public administration, first, by discussing key concepts and the work visuals do. Second, we explore the way visualization can enrich the research process by shaping interactions within texts and with audiences. Third, we connect the practice of visualizing to the dialogue on methodological understandings and traditions in our field. For this, we outlined two distinct approaches to visualizing that researchers may draw upon: an iterative‐progression approach (inductive) and a pragmatic‐bricolage approach (abductive). We conclude by connecting visualization to thick description, suggesting how visuals can add layers of meaning in qualitative public administration research.