Recycling quotes or personal plagiarism? A methodological contribution on integrity in qualitative health research
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21258274 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Shannon L Sibbald (0000-0002-4328-6489, Western University, corresponding author), Alvina Asif Jiwani (Western University), Jalesa Martin (0000-0003-4926-4552, Western University) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Pages | 100084 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SSM - Qualitative Research in Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2667-3215 • E-ISSN: 2667-3215 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2022.100084 |
| OpenAlex | W4224251747 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 18 |
Despite the importance of quotes in reporting qualitative research, to our knowledge, there is no consensus regarding whether using the same quotes in multiple manuscripts is self-plagiarism or is an acceptable practice. It is important to explore this phenomenon to ensure the quality and integrity of published qualitative health research. To explore current practices around self-plagiarism within health systems research. We sought the opinions of experts in publishing qualitative health research (i.e.: journal editors and reviewers). Twenty-one journals were emailed to explore the re-use of quotations derived from qualitative data collection. Thematic analysis was conducted, exploring both common and opposing viewpoints. Eleven journals provided information. Two journals responded with refusal to answer. Eight did not respond. Responses were categorized into three groups: YES – plagiarism (n = 0), NO – not plagiarism (n = 4), and no definite opinion (n = 7). In this paper, we summarize the perspectives of key informants on the use of the same quotes that are derived from qualitative data collection, in multiple manuscripts. It is the responsibility of all parties – journal editors, reviewers, and authors – to maintain the quality and integrity of qualitative research. Recommendations for best practices in reporting will lead to a higher quality of published research
Epistemology · Medical education · Political science · Public relations · Publishing · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Viewpoints · Ethics in Clinical Research · Law · Medicine · Meta-analysis and systematic reviews · Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare · Psychology
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Thematic Analysis
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |