Mixed Methods Research

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Last updated: Nov 25, 2023
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Molina-Azorin, J. F., & Fetters, M. D. (2019). Building a better world through mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 13(3), 275–281. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1558689819855864

Importance of Mixed Methods Research:

  • Crucial in community participatory research for achieving social change.

Identified Challenges and Task Force:

  • Task force formed to address challenges in making social change through mixed methods research.

  • Challenges include showing direct links from research to addressing UN sustainable development goals (ending poverty).

Promoting Responsible Research:

  • Emphasis on promoting responsible research to address social challenges through mixed methods.

  • Mixed methods research can articulate complex social problems, provide examples of solutions, and offer compelling proof.

  • Credible research requires scientific rigor and careful methodology.

  • Useful knowledge should be relevant, actionable, and have a clear connection to social impact.

Five Ways Mixed Methods Researchers Can Contribute:

  1. Complete Toolkit of Methods:

    • Utilize a comprehensive toolkit of research methods.

  2. Integration of Expertise:

    • Integrate expertise across diverse research methodologists to build a strong team.

  3. Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Engage stakeholders and involve them in the creation of knowledge.

  4. Producing Resonant Evidence:

    • Different stakeholders value different methods; using a variety appeals to diverse stakeholders.

  5. Impact Evaluation and Dissemination:

    • Evaluate, demonstrate, and disseminate the impacts of research through journals, communication with stakeholders, and society.

Conclusion:

  • Stresses the role of mixed methods research in addressing complex social challenges and contributing to positive social change.