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Shabnam Javdani1, Sadie E Larsen2,3, Nicole E Allen4
1Department of Applied Psychology, New York University, New York, New York, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|October 3, 2023
Summary
Mixed methods research (MMR) in community psychology enhances studies by integrating diverse approaches. Complementarity is the most common purpose, enriching ecological analysis and centering community experiences.
Area of Science:
- Community Psychology
- Mixed Methods Research (MMR)
Background:
- Mixed methods research (MMR) integrates diverse traditions, methods, and worldviews.
- The first MMR studies in community psychology journals appeared over 30 years ago.
- This virtual special issue highlights MMR's application in community psychology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and highlight the uses of MMR within community psychology.
- To identify the purposes and community psychology values advanced by MMR.
- To showcase how MMR enriches research design and data interpretation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of papers in Journal of Community Psychology and American Journal of Community Psychology containing the word "mixed".
- Identified 88 publications utilizing MMR.
- Coded articles based on Green et al.'s classifications for the purpose of mixing (triangulation, development, complementarity, expansion, initiation).
Main Results:
- Complementarity was the most frequent purpose of mixing (46.6%).
- Nearly a quarter of articles (23.86%) mixed methods for multiple purposes.
- MMR was pragmatically used to evaluate programs and answer diverse research questions.
Conclusions:
- MMR in community psychology advances ecological analysis and challenges individual-level paradigms.
- MMR centers participant and community member experiences in research.
- MMR unpacks paradoxes, increasing the usefulness and impact of research findings.
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