There is a surge of interest for using qualitative data analysis techniques in clinical psychology, including experimental psychopathology. However, most of us have been trained in quantitative data analysis and only have limited experience with qualitative data analysis. In this EPP symposium, we aim to give participants an introduction to several qualitative data analysis techniques through talks from experts and a hands-on workshop. Additionally, to provide a balanced perspective, we will have some critical reflections about the methodological quality of qualitative research and its philosophy of science. Finally, we will also have an introduction of how AI and related techniques can be used for processing text-based data in a quantitative fashion.
Date
Februari 5-6, 2025
Location
Hotel Kapellerput, Heeze
www.kapellerput.nl
Organization
Carmen van den Bulck (UvA), Gaëtan Mertens (TU)
P R O G R A M
Thursday 5th February
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Walk-in with Coffee/Tea |
| 11.00 – 11.15 | Opening by organizers – Carmen & Gaëtan |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Arjen Noordhof, Amsterdam University – “Realisti(ic) evaluation of complex interventions: from RCTs to CMOCs” |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Workshop 1 – part 1 |
| 14.30 – 15.00 | Coffee |
| 15.00 – 16.30 | Workshop 1 – part 2 |
| 16.30 – 17.30 | Melissa De Smet, Tilburg University – “Adding meaning and context to nodes and edges: toward meaningful idiographic networks with qualitative research |
| 17.30 – 18.30 | Pre-dinner walk / relax |
| 18.30 – 20.00 | Dinner |
20.00 – ….. Drinks + social activity
| P R O G R A M |
Friday 6th February
| 09.00 – 10.00 | Lisa Wijsen, Amsterdam University – Learning from qualitative methodology – “Positionality in psychological science” |
| 10.00 – 11.30 | Xavier Salet, Tilburg University – “Qualitative research methodology: insights into the discussions that shaped and continue to shape discourse on research quality” |
| 11.30 – 12.00 | PhD talk 1 – Mathilde Looman, Amsterdam University – “Taking Control or Letting Go? Investigating Treatments for Insomnia” |
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.00 – 13.30 | PhD talk 2 |
| 13.30 – 14.00 | PhD talk 3 |
| 14.00 – 14.15 | Coffee |
| 14.15 – 15.30 | Bennet Kleinberg, Tilburg University – “The Trojan Horse has arrived: NLP in Qualitative Research” |
15.15 – 15.30 Conclusion, debriefing and evaluation
15.30 End
Registration deadline: 25 December 2025