The book titled The First Encounter with Qualitative Research aims to introduce beginners to the essential components of qualitative research, with a particular focus on understanding the importance of identifying problem statements and formulating clear research objectives. By focusing on the “First Encounter," the book emphasizes the initial stages of developing a qualitative mindset. It serves as a guide to help readers shift from viewing research as purely numerical or objective, to understanding the rich, subjective nature of human experience that qualitative methods seek to explore and explain