Large Language Model for Qualitative Research -- A Systematic Mapping Study

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Autores principales: Barros, Cauã Ferreira, Azevedo, Bruna Borges, Neto, Valdemar Vicente Graciano, Kassab, Mohamad, Kalinowski, Marcos, Nascimento, Hugo Alexandre D. do, Bandeira, Michelle C. G. S. P.
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author Barros, Cauã Ferreira
Azevedo, Bruna Borges
Neto, Valdemar Vicente Graciano
Kassab, Mohamad
Kalinowski, Marcos
Nascimento, Hugo Alexandre D. do
Bandeira, Michelle C. G. S. P.
author_facet Barros, Cauã Ferreira
Azevedo, Bruna Borges
Neto, Valdemar Vicente Graciano
Kassab, Mohamad
Kalinowski, Marcos
Nascimento, Hugo Alexandre D. do
Bandeira, Michelle C. G. S. P.
contents The exponential growth of text-based data in domains such as healthcare, education, and social sciences has outpaced the capacity of traditional qualitative analysis methods, which are time-intensive and prone to subjectivity. Large Language Models (LLMs), powered by advanced generative AI, have emerged as transformative tools capable of automating and enhancing qualitative analysis. This study systematically maps the literature on the use of LLMs for qualitative research, exploring their application contexts, configurations, methodologies, and evaluation metrics. Findings reveal that LLMs are utilized across diverse fields, demonstrating the potential to automate processes traditionally requiring extensive human input. However, challenges such as reliance on prompt engineering, occasional inaccuracies, and contextual limitations remain significant barriers. This research highlights opportunities for integrating LLMs with human expertise, improving model robustness, and refining evaluation methodologies. By synthesizing trends and identifying research gaps, this study aims to guide future innovations in the application of LLMs for qualitative analysis.
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spellingShingle Large Language Model for Qualitative Research -- A Systematic Mapping Study
Barros, Cauã Ferreira
Azevedo, Bruna Borges
Neto, Valdemar Vicente Graciano
Kassab, Mohamad
Kalinowski, Marcos
Nascimento, Hugo Alexandre D. do
Bandeira, Michelle C. G. S. P.
Computation and Language
Artificial Intelligence
I.2.7; I.2.10; H.3.3
The exponential growth of text-based data in domains such as healthcare, education, and social sciences has outpaced the capacity of traditional qualitative analysis methods, which are time-intensive and prone to subjectivity. Large Language Models (LLMs), powered by advanced generative AI, have emerged as transformative tools capable of automating and enhancing qualitative analysis. This study systematically maps the literature on the use of LLMs for qualitative research, exploring their application contexts, configurations, methodologies, and evaluation metrics. Findings reveal that LLMs are utilized across diverse fields, demonstrating the potential to automate processes traditionally requiring extensive human input. However, challenges such as reliance on prompt engineering, occasional inaccuracies, and contextual limitations remain significant barriers. This research highlights opportunities for integrating LLMs with human expertise, improving model robustness, and refining evaluation methodologies. By synthesizing trends and identifying research gaps, this study aims to guide future innovations in the application of LLMs for qualitative analysis.
title Large Language Model for Qualitative Research -- A Systematic Mapping Study
topic Computation and Language
Artificial Intelligence
I.2.7; I.2.10; H.3.3
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.14473