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qualitative methods in relationship research  

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  • The term qualitative methods refers to a variety of open-ended and unstructured ways of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Qualitative methods are used in relationship research when scholars want to gain an in-depth understanding of how participants perceive, make meaning of, and reflect on their own lived experiences. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Qualitative Methods in Relationship Research]

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