A Framework for Determining Research Topics and Problems in Mixed Methods Studies: A Call for Transparency

IF 3.8 1区社会学 Q1 SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Mixed Methods Research Pub Date : 2024-05-02 DOI:10.1177/15586898241251506

Nancy L. Leech, David J. Leech

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Abstract

This article addresses the essential yet often overlooked aspect of choosing a research topic in mixed methods research studies. Seven leading mixed methods textbooks are reviewed for insights into choosing a research topic which elucidates the dearth of specific guidance in the existing literature. Utilizing the established 13-step framework proposed by Collins et al. (2006), a new step is proposed that incorporates the process of research topic selection. This addition is intended to encourage thoughtful consideration of the research topic and make transparent decisions regarding topic selection, thereby ensuring coherence with the broader mixed methods research process. The framework is presented alongside an exploration of reasons for choosing a research topic and problem and is derived from the reviewed literature.

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在混合方法研究中确定研究课题和问题的框架：呼吁提高透明度

本文探讨了在混合方法研究中选择研究课题这一至关重要但又经常被忽视的问题。文章回顾了七本主要的混合方法教科书，深入探讨了如何选择研究课题，阐明了现有文献中缺乏具体指导的问题。利用柯林斯等人（2006 年）提出的既定 13 步框架，我们提出了一个新的步骤，其中包含了研究课题的选择过程。增加这一步骤的目的是鼓励对研究课题进行深思熟虑，并在选题方面做出透明的决定，从而确保与更广泛的混合方法研究过程保持一致。在介绍该框架的同时，还探讨了选择研究课题和问题的原因，该框架源于所查阅的文献。

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Journal of Mixed Methods Research SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY-

CiteScore

10.40

自引率

28.20%

发文量

期刊介绍： The Journal of Mixed Methods Research serves as a premiere outlet for ground-breaking and seminal work in the field of mixed methods research. Of primary importance will be building an international and multidisciplinary community of mixed methods researchers. The journal''s scope includes exploring a global terminology and nomenclature for mixed methods research, delineating where mixed methods research may be used most effectively, creating the paradigmatic and philosophical foundations for mixed methods research, illuminating design and procedure issues, and determining the logistics of conducting mixed methods research. JMMR invites articles from a wide variety of international perspectives, including academics and practitioners from psychology, sociology, education, evaluation, health sciences, geography, communication, management, family studies, marketing, social work, and other related disciplines across the social, behavioral, and human sciences.