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We reject the use of generative artificial intelligence for reflexive qualitative research

6 Pages Posted: 29 Oct 2025

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Tanisha Jowsey

Bond University

Virginia Braun

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Victoria Clarke

University of the West of England (UWE) - Department of Health and Social Sciences

Deborah Lupton

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Michelle Fine

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

Date Written: October 20, 2025

Abstract

We write as 416 experienced qualitative researchers from 38 countries, to reject the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) applications for Big Q Qualitative approaches, such as reflexive thematic analysis, or various phenomenological approaches.

Keywords: generative artificial intelligence, reflexive, qualitative, justice, methodological, human

Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation

Jowsey, Tanisha and Braun, Virginia and Clarke, Victoria and Lupton, Deborah and Fine, Michelle, We reject the use of generative artificial intelligence for reflexive qualitative research (October 20, 2025). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5676462 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5676462

Tanisha Jowsey (Contact Author)

Bond University ( email )

Gold Coast, QLD 4229
Australia

Virginia Braun

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Victoria Clarke

University of the West of England (UWE) - Department of Health and Social Sciences ( email )

Bristol, BS16 1QY
United Kingdom

Deborah Lupton

University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences ( email )

Sydney
Australia

Michelle Fine

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada ( email )

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