Book Review: Foundations of Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in the Social and Behavioral Sciences

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Abbato
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Social And Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The Social

scholarly journals The Basics and Ethics of Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Design: A Book Review

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isibel Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Social And Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Community Based ◽  
The Social

The following is a succinct review of the book: Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Arts-Based, and Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches, written by Patricia Leavy and published in 2017. This review covers topics such as the book’s successful depiction of the basic concepts encompassed in research design for the social and behavioral sciences, the setup of the chapters, discussions about the author’s inclusion of Review Stops interweaved in each chapter, as well as the author’s discussions of social justice and ethical considerations for each topic explained in the book. In addition, there are brief notes on the author’s expertise in the field of research and a list of her other published works. Lastly, this review offers a recommendation to readers, students and professors alike, to consider this title in their journey towards understanding and/or explaining the basics of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, arts-based and community-based participatory research design methods.

BOOK REVIEW: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA TO ACHIEVE AN HOLISTIC APPROACH

1998 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 407-408
Author(s):  
K. H. Wolf ◽  
J. Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Research Tool ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Social And Behavioral Sciences ◽  
Behavioral Sciences ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Many

Psychology and Sociology both deal with a huge range of concepts and methodologies. Information from other disciplines is integrated into Psychology and Sociology, and vice versa. This reciprocal intellectual relationship must be enhanced so that the social and behavioral sciences can assist in solving the many present and future local and international problems. Such a highly demanding integration among disciplines can be systemised using an invaluable research tool - the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential.

scholarly journals Mixed Methods Approaches in Family Science Research

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (11) ◽  
pp. 1543-1566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicki L. Plano Clark ◽  
Catherine A. Huddleston-Casas ◽  
Susan L. Churchill ◽  
Denise O'Neil Green ◽  
Amanda L. Garrett
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Science Literature ◽  
Family Science ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
The Social ◽  
Complex Phenomena ◽  
Design Options

The complex phenomena of interest to family scientists require the use of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Researchers across the social sciences are now turning to mixed methods designs that combine these two approaches. Mixed methods research has great promise for addressing family science topics, but only if researchers understand the design options and procedures that accompany this methodological choice. Discussions of mixed methods in the family science literature are difficult to locate, and little has been written about how family scientists apply this approach in practice. This article presents an overview of mixed methods research, including its definition, terminology, and design types, and examines how it is being successfully used and reported in family research journals. The authors review the application of mixed methods designs in 19 studies and discuss design features and issues that arose during implementation. They conclude with recommendations for family scientists considering using this approach.

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