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Benefits of multidatabase searching: a forensic case study
1Department of Psychology, University of West Florida, Pensacola 32514, USA.
Psychological Reports
|July 5, 2003
Summary
Comprehensive literature reviews in forensic psychology require searching multiple databases. This multidisciplinary field demands extensive research to cover all relevant forensic topics effectively.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Multidisciplinary Research
Background:
- Forensic psychology research is inherently multidisciplinary.
- Synthesizing information from various fields is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the necessity of multidatabase searches for forensic psychology literature reviews.
- To guide researchers in achieving comprehensive topic coverage.
Main Methods:
- Literature review methodology.
- Multidatabase search strategies.
Main Results:
- Single-database searches yield incomplete results.
- Multidatabase approaches ensure broader topic capture.
Conclusions:
- Multidatabase searching is essential for robust forensic psychology research.
- Comprehensive reviews enhance the understanding of forensic topics.