Current Mixed Methods Practices in Qualitative Research: A Content Analysis of Leading Journals

International Journal of Qualitative Methods

Mandy M.Archibald¹ 

关键词: mixed methods research;    qualitative research;    content analysis;    systematic review;    integration;    multiple research methods;    publishing;   

DOI  :  10.1177/160940691501400205

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Mixed methods research (MMR) has become increasingly popular in recent years. Yet, methodological challenges of mixing qualitative and quantitative data remain. Understanding how MMR is approached in qualitative research journals provides insights into lingering mixing issues. In this article, we content analyzed five leading qualitative research journals from 2003 to 2014, which represents the reflective period of MMR. Of the 5,254 articles published, 94, or 1.79%, were mixed methods in nature, comprising 44 theoretically oriented articles and 50 empirical articles. In terms of theoretical articles, five content-based themes were identified: (a) MMR advocacy, (b) philosophy issues, (c) procedural suggestions, (d) practical issues and best practices, and (e) future directions. In terms of empirical articles, 36% used exploratory sequential designs, primarily to develop instruments, and 52% explicitly identified as MMR. None of the studies included MMR questions, and development (21%) and complementarity (...

【 授权许可】

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