Volume 21, No. 4 of New Trends in Qualitative Research (NTQR) is distinguished by its strong emphasis on the methodological and epistemological dimensions of qualitative research across diverse scientific domains. The contributions gathered in this issue highlight the complexity of research designs, the explicit articulation of methodological pathways, and the critical examination of knowledge production processes.
The reflection on the methodological trajectory of qualitative research within the PROVEN-DIA clinical study offers a significant contribution to the discussion of epistemological challenges in applied health research, underscoring the articulation between methodological rigour and heuristic potential. Complementarily, studies addressing violence against healthcare professionals, telework from the perspective of human resource managers, and work–life balance in the banking sector employ qualitative interviews and interpretative analyses to explore contemporary organisational dynamics.
The exploratory analysis of training needs in bereavement support and the reflection on methodological rigour inspired by Paulo Freire further reinforce the importance of theoretical grounding, epistemological coherence, and researcher reflexivity.
This volume thus reaffirms NTQR’s commitment to methodological transparency, analytical depth, and the consolidation of qualitative research as a rigorous, critical, and socially situated scientific practice.
New Trends in Qualitative Research: Vol. 21 N.º 4 (2025) | ISSN: 2184-7770