Mixed Methodology In Group Research: Lessons Learned
Keywords
consensual qualitative research; mixed methods; research methodology; triangulation
Abstract
Mixed methods research (MMR) is a useful paradigm for group work as it allows exploration of both participant outcomes and “how” or “why” such changes occur. Unfortunately, the group counseling literature is not replete with MMR studies. This article reviews the application of MMR to group contexts and summarizes the corpus of MMR on groups. Then, we synthesize lessons learned from planning, conducting, and analyzing 3 of our own mixed methods group studies that utilize consensual qualitative research. Practical guidance is presented as insights researchers may consider when they attempt to conduct meaningful and feasible MMR in a group setting.
Publication Date
1-2-2017
Publication Title
Journal for Specialists in Group Work
Volume
42
Issue
1
Number of Pages
87-107
Document Type
Article
Personal Identifier
scopus
DOI Link
https://doi.org/10.1080/01933922.2016.1264521
Copyright Status
Unknown
Socpus ID
85011923336 (Scopus)
Source API URL
https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85011923336
STARS Citation
Shannonhouse, Laura R.; Barden, Sejal M.; and McDonald, C. Peeper, "Mixed Methodology In Group Research: Lessons Learned" (2017). Scopus Export 2015-2019. 6252.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/scopus2015/6252