How can we as researchers enhance the quality of our studies?

How can we as researchers enhance the quality of our studies? Qualitative research has found its place in the scientific community even though some representatives of quantitative research still claim that qualitative research is ''fluffy'' and does not yield ''true'' results. I believe that in some instances they are right even though the arguments have calmed down a bit since more qualitative research is presented. I believe that we as qualitative researchers have to start to discuss in our groups*how can we assure and enhance the quality of the qualitative research we are conducting? We need to address those issues and not only compete with the quantitative community , but also be critical towards the quality of the qualitative research we are presenting ourselves. That is, those who have the expertise in qualitative research should be the ones who prompt the discussions about quality, rigor and trustworthiness and how to refine the methods used, in order to reach more a profound understanding of what is researched. One way of doing this might be attending research conferences for qualitative research and in sessions, during workshops etc, actively discuss and try to enhance both quality and rigor in methods under discussion. I hope this will generate a scholarly debate between representatives from different disciplines on methodolo-gical issues and on how to take the issue forward. Another way is to submit articles, discussion papers, and philosophical papers to International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. The journal has great importance in supporting , shaping and improving qualitative research focusing health and well-being among our citizens worldwide whilst its scope is entirely qualitative studies. One of the problems we face as qualitative researchers is that we mainly work in smaller research groups and the members often use the same methodological approach. This could be an advantage, enabling us to better understand the use of that specific method. However, a disadvantage with small groups is that the critical questioning and reflections are difficult to address when everyone in the group has a similar understanding of the said method. It is difficult to identify the blank spots in both method and our understanding of it. I would therefore like to propose that we work more closely with different research groups in order to develop our understanding , critical thinking and the quality of the different methods we use. One way to do this is …