Transcending the Quantitative-Qualitative Divide With Mixed Methods Research: A Multidimensional Framework for Understanding Congruence and Completeness in the Study of Values
✍ Scribed by Charles L. McLafferty Jr.; John R. Slate; Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 263 KB
- Volume
- 55
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0160-7960
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✦ Synopsis
Quantitative research dominates published literature in the helping professions. Mixed methods research, which integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies, has received a lukewarm reception. The authors address the iterative separation that infuses theory, praxis, philosophy, methodology, training, and public perception and propose a dimensional viewpoint as a framework for successful integration of mixed methods research. This dimensional perspective demonstrates that mixed methods research techniques are necessary but not sufficient to study spiritual, ethical, and religious value issues. Research of career development, “best practices,” nature‐nurture, and prayer illustrate weaknesses and opportunities for evaluating dimensional mixed methods approaches.