Brief Note on the Origins, Evolution, and Meaning of the Qualitative Research Concept Thick Description
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8043971 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joseph G Ponterotto (0000-0002-8656-2033, Fordham University, corresponding author), Joseph Ponterotto (Fordham University) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Publication date | 2015-01-16 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Report (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1052-0147 • E-ISSN: 2160-3715 |
| Publisher | Nova Southeastern University (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.46743/2160-3715/2006.1666 |
| OpenAlex | W19133612 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 151 |
| References cited | 10 |
The origins, cross-disciplinary evolution, and definition of “thick description” are reviewed. Despite its frequent use in the qualitative literature, the concept of “thick description” is often confusing to researchers at all levels. The roots of this confusion are explored and examples of “thick description” are provided. The article closes with guidelines for presenting “thick description” in written reports
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| Citation span | 1970 - 2026 (57) |
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