scholarly journals Explanatory sequential design of mixed methods research: Phases and challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 253-260
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abu Sayed Toyon
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Sequential Design ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
Explanatory Sequential Design ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this essay is to discuss the phases and challenges of the explanatory sequential design (ESD hereinafter) of mixed methods research (MMR hereinafter) by reviewing relevant literature. The literature was explored during the design stage of a Ph.D. project that sought to examine the relationship among social capital, education, and employment for foreign students graduating from several Estonian universities. The review finds that the explanatory sequential design of MMR is much more complex than just sequencing how and what kind of data to collect; it also entails selecting how data will be processed and presented using a range of techniques that are often riddled with difficulties. By addressing these ideas, this paper will aid those interested in comprehending the summary of the explanatory sequential design of MMR.

scholarly journals Methodological Bricolage and COVID-19: An Illustration From Innovative, Novel, and Adaptive Environmental Behavior Change Research

2021 ◽  
pp. 155868982110194
Author(s):  
Jill Bueddefeld ◽  
Michelle Murphy ◽  
Julie Ostrem ◽  
Elizabeth Halpenny
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Sequential Design ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Personal Meaning ◽  
Proenvironmental Behavior ◽  
Visitor Research ◽  
Explanatory Sequential Design ◽  
Adaptive Approaches

This article explores innovative and novel research methods and adaptive approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic to examine visitor learning and proenvironmental behavior. We present a mixed methods study that used a methodological bricolage approach to field-based data collection. The pandemic limited our ability to carry out the original study design. Quickly pivoting, the study was adapted to an explanatory sequential design with a survey, an interpretive video, naturalistic observations, personal meaning maps, interviews and a new method: comprehension assessments. This resulted in data collection that maintained trustworthiness and rigor, while remaining flexible to changing protocols. This article contributes to the field of mixed methods research by demonstrating the application of methodological bricolage in visitor research during catastrophic social change.

Disambiguating the Role of Paradigms in Mixed Methods Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginia Ghiara
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Single Study ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Ongoing Dialogue

In the mixed methods research (MMR) literature, the term paradigm is used in a number of ways to support very different accounts. This article aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the relationship between MMR and paradigms by analyzing two main claims discussed in the literature: (a) MMR is a new paradigm and (b) MMR mixes different paradigms. Focusing on the notion of paradigms used to support each claim, it clarifies why MMR can be considered a new paradigm and discusses conditions under which it is possible to mix two or more paradigms within a single study. This clarification promotes a more clear-cut use of concepts such as paradigms and worldviews in the literature.

Diffusion of disinformation: How social media users respond to fake news and why

Journalism ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson C Tandoc ◽  
Darren Lim ◽  
Rich Ling
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Sequential Design ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Explanatory Sequential Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

This exploratory study seeks to understand the diffusion of disinformation by examining how social media users respond to fake news and why. Using a mixed-methods approach in an explanatory-sequential design, this study combines results from a national survey involving 2501 respondents with a series of in-depth interviews with 20 participants from the small but economically and technologically advanced nation of Singapore. This study finds that most social media users in Singapore just ignore the fake news posts they come across on social media. They would only offer corrections when the issue is strongly relevant to them and to people with whom they share a strong and close interpersonal relationship.

scholarly journals A Suggested Technique for Cooperative Learning Implication in EFL Classroom: Mixed Methods Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-127
Author(s):  
Wagdi Rashad Ali Bin-Hady
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Suggested Technique ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

This paper aims to suggest a strategy for employing cooperative learning in situations where traditional methods are of great domination. It also explores tertiary students' attitudes toward cooperative learning. Furthermore, it checks the relationship between the total group achievement and its individual members'. Students' creativity is also another concern of this study. The sample of this study is third-year students at college of education Al-Mahra, Hadhramout University for the academic year 2017-2018. The study uses a mixed-methods research design (qualitative and quantitative) by observing the students' performances on the use of the teaching method principles applied by them and their creativity in selecting the materials for applying the chosen teaching method. Questionnaire is also used at the end of the semester to find out students' attitudes about using cooperative learning. The study found that cooperative learning plays good roles in reflecting what the students have studied to their mates. Moreover, the study revealed that there is strong relationship between group degree of success and its members' achievement in the final term scores in the course. Depending on the findings, the researcher concludes that whenever students are given the chance to select their learning habits, creativity appears

Resilience and spirituality: a mixed methods exploration of executive stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte D. Shelton ◽  
Sascha Hein ◽  
Kelly A. Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Resource Managers ◽  
Explanatory Sequential Design

Purpose The purpose of this mixed methods research study was to explore the relationships between spirituality, leader resiliency and life satisfaction/well-being. Design/methodology/approach Using an explanatory sequential design, the authors tested three research hypotheses to explore the relationships between the participants’ spiritual practices and level of resiliency, life satisfaction and sense of well-being. Data were collected from 101 executive MBA alumni of a US-based university. Following the quantitative analysis of the survey results, interviews were conducted with 25 executives who scored high in the frequency of spiritual practice to further explore how they applied their spirituality in stressful work situations. Findings The results found positive relationships between spirituality, resilience and overall life satisfaction. Participants who engaged in meditative practices had a significantly higher overall resilience score than non-meditators. Research limitations/implications Key limitations are sample size and the risk of common method variance. Though numerous procedural steps were taken to control for these issues, future research with a larger and more diverse sample is needed. Practical implications Organizational stress is pervasive and executive burnout is a risk factor for leaders and their organizations. This research offers practical suggestions for ways that human resource managers and organization development practitioners can provide prevention resources to their executives. Originality/value This research contributes to the literature by providing support for mindfulness/meditation training for executives. It also demonstrates the value of mixed methods research for a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of the participants.

Positive Psychology and Humanistic Psychology: Evil Twins, Sibling Rivals, Distant Cousins, or Something Else?

2017 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grant J. Rich
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Humanistic Psychology ◽  
The Past ◽  
Positivity Ratio ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship

This article builds on earlier work by Rich in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology on relations between positive psychology and humanistic psychology and examines both developments and challenges over the past 15 years, including discussion of leading critics of positive psychology such as Brown, Friedman, Held, Kagan, Waterman, and Wong. The discipline of positive psychology is contextualized with respect to the history of psychology in general, and humanistic psychology in particular, and several notable examples of well-being research are examined critically, including work by Fredrickson on the positivity ratio, and mixed-methods research by anthropologists. The article explores some limitations of the use of quantitative methods in positive psychology, notes some advantages of the use of qualitative methods for positive psychology, and discusses issues regarding the relationship between positive psychology and humanistic psychology, including how, whether, if, and when scholars from the two disciplines could collaborate in meaningful and effective ways.

I’ve 500 friends, but who are my mates? Investigating the influence of online friend networks on adolescent wellbeing

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Best ◽  
Brian Taylor ◽  
Roger Manktelow
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Young Males ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Influence Perceptions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between online friend networks and the mental well-being (MWB) of adolescent males. Design/methodology/approach – The study used a mixed methods approach: first, questionnaire involving a validated MWB scale and questions regarding online friendship to 14-15 year old males (n=521); and second, focus group interviews (n=8) of between six and eight members three months later. Findings – Positive and negative associations were recorded between online friends and well-being. A positive relationship (p < 0.05) was found between the number of online friends and well-being scores. However, higher numbers of online friends were also associated with increases in negative online experiences namely, receiving embarrassing posts online or risky activities such as, chatting frequently with strangers. Online friends may influence perceptions of social support, status and belonging, each of which may contribute positively or negatively to well-being. However, by increasing these perceptions, online friends may cause additional distress when their presence does not provide tangible support during a crisis period. Originality/value – Online friends provide the context to which young males explore and negotiate the online world. To date, little mixed methods research has focused exclusively on the MWB of online friends. Policy makers could do well to consider the growing prominence of online social networking and produce targeted programmes to educate young people on the benefits and pitfalls of building large online “friend” networks.

scholarly journals Digitale Aktionsraumforschung. Neue Methoden zur Analyse von Bewegungsprofilen im städtischen Raum

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (3) ◽  
pp. 241-255
Author(s):  
Marc Hannappel ◽  
Philipp Jakobs
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Sequential Design ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Explanatory Sequential Design

ZusammenfassungDer in diesem Beitrag vorgestellte Forschungsansatz soll als Vorschlag für eine Neuauflage der stadtsoziologischen und stadtgeographischen Aktionsraumforschung verstanden werden. Der methodische Ansatz wird dabei anhand einer explorativen Studie mit Koblenzer Studierenden veranschaulicht. Entsprechend dem Mixed-Methods-Ansatz „Explanatory Sequential Design" kombinieren wir quantitative und qualitative Erhebungs- und Auswertungsverfahren. So erheben wir studentische Bewegungsdaten mithilfe einer Smartphone-App, um studentische Hotspots zu lokalisieren. Zudem verknüpfen wir diese Daten mit Angaben zu den individuellen Lebensstilen der Studenten, um dadurch eine Differenzierung der Bewegungsabläufe zu erreichen (Bewegungsmuster). Schließlich ergänzen wir die erhobenen Daten mit qualitativen Beobachtungen der lokalisierten Hotspots, um ein besseres Verständnis für die Gründe der Bewegungsmuster zu entwickeln. Ohne Anspruch auf Repräsentativität zu erheben, zeigen unsere Ergebnisse, dass sich die Bewegungsprofile bzw. die identifizierten Lokalitäten entlang der lebensstilspezifischen Differenzierungskriterien beschreiben lassen. Werden die jeweiligen Orte mittels qualitativer Beobachtungen näher betrachtet, dann lassen sich Anzeichen einer engen Passung von theoretisch implizierten Annahmen zu den Lebensführungstypen und den Raumbezügen einerseits und den aufgesuchten Lokalitäten andererseits feststellen.

scholarly journals A Mixed Methods Research Study of Parental Perception of Physical Activity and Quality of Life of Children Under Home Lock Down in the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela López-Aymes ◽  
María de los Dolores Valadez ◽  
Elena Rodríguez-Naveiras ◽  
Doris Castellanos-Simons ◽  
Triana Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Quality Of Life Scale ◽  
The Relationship

Household confinement due to the rapid spread of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 has brought very significant changes, such as the forced stay-at-home of children due to the closure of schools. This has meant drastic changes in the organization of daily life and restrictions on their activities, including exercise, which could affect the quality of life of the children due to its importance. In order to study the relationship between physical activity and psychological well-being of minors, a study has been carried out with Mixed Methods Research, combining survey methodology with transversal design with qualitative methodology using discourse analysis. A total of 234 parents of minors in Spain and several Spanish-speaking countries in America participated. The instrument was a questionnaire in Google Forms, which included the Kidscreen-27 quality of life scale. The results show significant differences in both the type of physical activity and its frequency due to age, and differences in parents’ perception of whether their children’s physical activity levels were sufficient or not, both on the health, mood and school subscales, and in the categorization of open responses referring to concerns due to the pandemic, analyzed with the ALCESTE technique. The relationship between physical activity of children and adolescents and quality of life is clearly concluded.

scholarly journals A Mixed-Methods Approach for Evaluating the Relationship between Sustainable Urban Renewal Projects and Environmental Perception and Action in Chengdu

2021 ◽  
pp. 193672442110425
Author(s):  
Edwin Anton Schmitt ◽  
Yuqian Shao ◽  
Yuehan Wang ◽  
Baoyang Zhao ◽  
Yushi Gao
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Urban Renewal ◽  
Water Conservation ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Housing Estate ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Local Officials ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Housing Estates

This article draws from a mixed-methods approach to explore the relationship between sustainable urban renewal projects and the way Chinese urban residents perceive and act upon the environment. We examine sustainable urban renewal projects in the city of Chengdu, called Ecological Housing Estate projects. By collaborating with nongovernmental organizations and local officials, we used a two-step process, including collecting freelists and semi-structured interviews, to design a survey instrument used to interview 245 households in three Ecological Housing Estates and four Regular Housing Estates in Chengdu. Our findings demonstrate how recycling practices are reinforced by the Ecological Housing Estate projects but also explain why the rainwater collection aspect of the projects are not well matched with existing household water conservation practices. We argue that integrating mixed-methods research into the design of a sustainable urban renewal project will help mitigate the potential that projects will develop similar kinds of urban sustainable fixes.

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