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Methodological triangulation in midwifery education research.

Carin Magnusson1, Gina Finnerty, Rosemary Pope

  • 1University of Surrey, European Institute of Health & Medical Sciences, Centre for Research in Nursing and Midwifery Education, UK.

Nurse Researcher
|July 28, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Methodological triangulation enhances research by combining multiple methods. This study on student midwife and mentor pairs demonstrates how this approach deepens data analysis and research findings.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education Research
  • Qualitative Research Methodologies

Background:

  • A national research project investigated student midwife and mentor pairs in practice.
  • The study evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the chosen research approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the application of methodological triangulation in a research setting.
  • To illustrate how combining research methods enriches data analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized methodological triangulation by combining diverse research methods.
  • Focused on one specific aspect of the national project involving student midwives and mentors.

Main Results:

  • The triangulation of methods provided a more in-depth analysis of the research data.

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  • Illustrative examples from the data highlighted the benefits of the multi-method approach.

    • Conclusions:

    • Methodological triangulation is a valuable strategy for enriching the research process.
    • Combining methods offers deeper insights and a more comprehensive understanding in practice-based research.