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A practitioner's guide to meta-analysis.

J A Durlak1, M W Lipsey

  • 1Department of Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois 60626.

American Journal of Community Psychology
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Meta-analysis, a powerful research strategy, offers significant value for addressing community issues. This guide details six key steps for conducting effective meta-analyses in community psychology research.

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Area of Science:

  • Community Psychology
  • Research Methodology
  • Psychological Science

Background:

  • Meta-analysis is a statistical method for combining results from independent studies.
  • Its application is growing across various fields of psychology.
  • Community psychology research can benefit from rigorous, integrated findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the value of meta-analysis for community research.
  • To describe the essential steps for conducting a meta-analysis.
  • To emphasize procedures critical for valid meta-analytic conclusions.

Main Methods:

  • Formulating clear research questions.
  • Systematic literature search to locate relevant studies.
  • Abstracting critical data and performing statistical analysis and interpretation.

Main Results:

  • The study outlines a six-step process for effective meta-analysis.
  • Emphasis is placed on methodological rigor for valid conclusions.
  • Familiarity with meta-analysis techniques can enhance research integration.

Conclusions:

  • Meta-analysis is a powerful tool for synthesizing community psychology research.
  • Adherence to methodological steps ensures the validity and impact of findings.
  • Increased use of meta-analysis can advance the field of community psychology.

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