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  1. Journal of Mixed Methods Research: Sage Journals

    The scope includes delineating where mixed methods research may be used most effectively, illuminating design and procedure issues, and determining the logistics of conducting mixed methods research. This journal is a member of COPE. View full journal description

  2. The Growing Importance of Mixed-Methods Research in Health

    The relevance of mixed-methods in health research. The overall goal of the mixed-methods research design is to provide a better and deeper understanding, by providing a fuller picture that can enhance description and understanding of the phenomena [].Mixed-methods research has become popular because it uses quantitative and qualitative data in one single study which provides stronger inference ...

  3. Mixed methods research: what it is and what it could be

    Combining methods in social scientific research has recently gained momentum through a research strand called Mixed Methods Research (MMR). This approach, which explicitly aims to offer a framework for combining methods, has rapidly spread through the social and behavioural sciences, and this article offers an analysis of the approach from a field theoretical perspective. After a brief outline ...

  4. An overview of mixed methods research

    Anne-Marie Brady (PhD, MSc, DSN, Pg Dip Stats, Pg Dip CHSE, RGN, RNT) is Director of the Centre for Practice & Healthcare Innovation in Trinity College Dublin. She is an experienced mixed methods researcher in the field of healthcare systems, evaluation and quality improvement. She has employed a range of mixed method studies in collaboration with health service providers to examine real world ...

  5. Current Mixed Methods Practices in Qualitative Research ...

    Mixed methods research (MMR) has become increasingly popular over the last 25 years (Creswell, 2015).However, collecting qualitative and quantitative data was commonplace in many social sciences throughout the first 60 years of the 20th Century. During the 1980's, MMR re-emerged as a distinct approach, inducing a second wave of popularity (Creswell, 2015; Guest, 2013; Johnson, Onwuegbuzie ...

  6. Mixed methods research: The issues beyond combining methods

    The number of manuscripts published in nursing journals described as "mixed methods" has risen steadily in recent years (Lipscomb, 2008; Simons & Lathlean, 2010).Mixed methods research refers to research which integrates both qualitative and quantitative elements in a single study (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2011; Wisdom, Cavaleri, Onwuegbuzie, & Green, 2012).

  7. Towards the use of mixed methods inquiry as best practice in health

    Defining features of the mixed methods research framework. 1. A specific research question is to be addressed using quantitative and qualitative components (data and/or methods) 2. The quantitative and qualitative components are articulated purposely and prospectively in a well-defined, pre-specified research design. 3.

  8. How to … do mixed‐methods research

    When reporting mixed‐methods research in journals, it is often quite challenging to provide full transparency in describing the level of integration of the data, the various individual methods and the findings within a study. 14. … it is critically important to justify why, how and when qualitative and quantitative methods are being combined.

  9. Journal of Mixed Methods Research

    The Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JMMR) serves as a premiere outlet for ground-breaking and seminal work in the field of mixed methods research.Of primary importance is building an international and multidisciplinary community of mixed methods researchers. The journal's scope includes developing and exploring the dimensions of integration in mixed methods research, generating a global ...

  10. Taking a critical stance towards mixed methods research: A cross ...

    Introduction. Since the 1990s, mixed methods research as a distinct methodology has seen vigorous institutionalization [1,2] with the launch of a specialized journal (Journal of Mixed Methods Research) in 2007, the establishment of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA) in 2013, and the publication of a stream of handbooks, textbooks, and articles on the philosophy and ...

  11. Mixed-Methods Research: A Discussion on its Types, Challenges, and

    The article positions mixed-method research (MMR) as a principled complementary research method to the traditional quantitative and qualitative research approaches. ... Journal of Practica l ...

  12. Frontiers

    1. Introduction. Mixed methods research (MMR) integrates quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study or sustained program of inquiry to generate a more complete understanding than is achievable with a single method (Fetters, 2020).The use of MMR has significantly increased in recent years and a variety of designs for its implementation have been proposed, each with its own aim ...

  13. Journal of Mixed Methods Research

    The Mixed Methods Treasure Hunt: Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr. Michael D. Fetters in Teaching Mixed Methods Research. Hisako Kakai. Preview abstract. Restricted access Research article First published May 8, 2024 pp. 404-414. xml Get Access. Table of contents for Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 18, 3, Jul 01, 2024.

  14. A mixed methods case study exploring the impact of membership of a

    A mixed methods study was chosen as the design for this research to enable an in-depth exploration of how loneliness and social support may change as a result of joining a community group. A case study was conducted using a concurrent mixed-methods design, with a qualitative component giving context to the quantitative results.

  15. Mixed methods research: expanding the evidence base

    'Mixed methods' is a research approach whereby researchers collect and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data within the same study.1 2 Growth of mixed methods research in nursing and healthcare has occurred at a time of internationally increasing complexity in healthcare delivery. Mixed methods research draws on potential strengths of both qualitative and quantitative methods,3 ...

  16. Combining qualitative and quantitative research within mixed method

    Morgan D.L. Paradigms lost and pragmatism regained: methodological implications of combining qualitative and quantitative methods. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 2007; 1 (1):48-76. [Google Scholar] O'Cathain A. Reporting mixed methods projects. In: Andrew S., Halcomb E.J., editors. Mixed Methods Research for Nursing and the Health Sciences.

  17. Mixed Methods Research

    One of the main reasons for using mixed methods research is the need for multiple data sources and data collection and analysis methods to address research problems that are too complex to be approached onedimensionally. Mixed methods research is based on problem-centred and real-world practice-orientated pragmatism.

  18. Mixed methods research design (JARS-Mixed)

    They outline what should be reported in mixed methods research manuscripts to make the review process easier. The seventh edition of the Publication Manual also includes content on mixed methods studies such as standards for journal article reporting, considerations for presenting the sequence of quantitative and qualitative studies, and ...

  19. Lessons learned: advantages and disadvantages of

    Mixed methods research in accounting. Edited by Jennifer Grafton and Anna M Lillis I. Introduction. In this paper, we respond to the special call by Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management for articles exploring the ways in which qualitative and quantitative research methods can be combined to advance our understanding of accounting, management and organizations.

  20. Improving student engagement with a flipped classroom instruction model

    Lodico Marguerite G., Spaulding Dean T. KHV. Methods in educational research. First Edit. San Francisco: John Wiley & Sons, Inc; 2006. 54. Irvine J. A Mixed Methods Study of Student Engagement, Attitude, and Achievement in Grade 10 Mathematics. J Mix Methods Stud. 2020; 26-46. View Article Google Scholar 55.

  21. Review of Education

    The mixed method involves collecting or analysing both quantitative and qualitative data simultaneously or sequentially in a single study (Creswell et al., 2003). The mixed-meta method, on the other hand, ensures that the quantitative and qualitative data obtained from document analysis are re-analysed with a holistic perspective (Batdı, 2020).

  22. Positive behavior support in school

    Background While positive school climate is important for students' well-being and mental health, school personnel may experience challenges in creating a nurturing school climate. School-Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SW-PBIS) has shown positive effects on school climate and children's prosocial behaviors, but fewer studies have been conducted in a European context ...

  23. Taking a critical stance towards mixed methods research: A cross

    Introduction. Since the 1990s, mixed methods research as a distinct methodology has seen vigorous institutionalization [1,2] with the launch of a specialized journal (Journal of Mixed Methods Research) in 2007, the establishment of the Mixed Methods International Research Association (MMIRA) in 2013, and the publication of a stream of handbooks, textbooks, and articles on the philosophy and ...

  24. A discussion of some controversies in mixed methods research for

    The use of mixed methods to study complex social phenomenon goes back to the mid 19th century where most investigators started using both qualitative and quantitative approaches in single studies (Maxwell, 2016).For instance, in 1898, DuBois engaged in field work to obtain data while studying 8000 inhabitants of a slum in Philadelphia, using in-depth house-to-house interviews, a phenomenon ...

  25. Nursing Research

    e experience of emerging adults living with type 1 diabetes in Lebanon, describe their diabetes self-care and diabetes-related health outcomes (HbA1c and diabetes distress), and identify the predictors of these outcomes. Methods A convergent mixed methods design was used with 90 participants aged 18-29 years. Sociodemographic, clinical data, and measures of diabetes distress, social support ...

  26. Exploring Critical Success Factors in Agritourism: A Mixed-Methods

    This research aims to identify critical success factors of agritourism to comprehend the obstacles and problems associated with Thailand and examine the essential factors of achieving success. The research adopts a mixed-method approach to collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative aspects.

  27. Achieving Integration in Mixed Methods Designs—Principles and Practices

    Integration at the Study Design Level. Integration at the design level—the conceptualization of a study—can be accomplished through three basic designs and four advanced mixed methods frameworks that incorporate one of the basic designs. Basic designs include (1) exploratory sequential; (2) explanatory sequential; and (3) convergent designs.

  28. An easier life to come for mosquito researchers: field-testing across

    Background Disease-vector mosquito monitoring is an essential prerequisite to optimize control interventions and evidence-based risk predictions. However, conventional entomological monitoring methods are labor- and time-consuming and do not allow high temporal/spatial resolution. In 2022, a novel system coupling an optical sensor with machine learning technologies (VECTRACK) proved effective ...

  29. Mixed methods integration strategies used in education: A systematic

    Mixed methods research (MMR) has been widely adopted in a plethora of disciplines. Integration is the pressing issue regarding the legitimation, the added value, and the quality of using MMR, though inadequate literature has discussed effective strategies used in the field of education, including school psychology, counseling, and teacher education.

  30. Landfill Leachate and Coagulants Addition Effects on Membrane ...

    Urban wastewater (UWW) and landfill leachate (LL) co-treatment using membrane bioreactors (MBRs) is a valuable method for managing LL in cities. Coagulants can enhance the filterability of mixed liquor (ML), but the assessment of fouling is still needed. This research aimed to investigate the effects of co-treating synthetic wastewater (SWW) and real LL on an MBR, as well as the impact of ...