In this special issue, we aim to introduce a mapping of qualitative
research in psychology across European settings. Qualitative
research in psychology constitutes a complex terrain, with
a multiplicity of epistemological and methodological perspectives
anchored to a diversity of historical, political, and socio-cultural
settings. Despite recent progress toward the institutionalisation of
qualitative research in certain countries, the landscape of qualitative
research in psychology in Europe remains largely unexplored.
Following a brief overview of qualitative research in psychology,
we proceed with narrating the story of the “birth” of this special
issue. We then briefly introduce the constellation of articles
included in this special issue.We conclude with wider implications
concerning the venture of establishing qualitative research in
psychology in Europe.