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A methodological analysis of chaplaincy research: 2000-2009
Kathleen Galek1, Kevin J Flannelly, Katherine R B Jankowski
1The Spears Research Institute, Healthcare Chaplaincy, New York, New York 10022, USA. kgalek@healthcarechaplaincy.org
Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy
|October 28, 2011
Summary
This review of quantitative chaplaincy research (2000-2009) found methodological improvements but noted a continued reliance on surveys. More experimental studies and hypothesis testing are recommended for advancing spiritual care research.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Research
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Quantitative research on chaplaincy and pastoral care has evolved over decades.
- Understanding the methodological rigor of recent studies is crucial for future research directions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review and analyze quantitative research on chaplaincy published in the US between 2000 and 2009.
- To assess the methodological sophistication of this research compared to earlier studies.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a combined search strategy to identify relevant quantitative studies.
- Analyzed 49 quantitative studies published across 13 academic journals.
- Focused on methodological aspects including study design, sample characteristics, and statistical analysis.
Main Results:
- Cross-sectional surveys of convenience samples remain prevalent, though sample sizes have slightly increased.
- Reporting of measure validity and reliability is still low, but response rate reporting has improved.
- There are observed improvements in the use of inferential statistics and statistical controls compared to prior research.
Conclusions:
- The field shows some methodological advancements but still relies heavily on survey designs.
- Further experimental research in chaplaincy is needed to establish causality and efficacy.
- Increased utilization of hypothesis testing across all research designs is recommended for robust findings.
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