Abstract
This article has two purposes: to examine why mixed methods is a legitimate approach particularly well suited to health psychology; and to describe the challenges inherent in conducting mixed methods research. First, arguments justifying the status of mixed methods as a third paradigm alongside solely quantitative and qualitative frameworks are discussed. Second, a qualitatively driven model of mixed methods is illustrated using examples from a research programme exploring the psychosocial impact of a rare, genetic skin disorder. The flexibility of a mixed methods approach enables the researcher to be responsive to a range of issues, but it is important the approach is used thoughtfully and appropriately.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 332-41 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2011 |
Keywords
- Behavioral Medicine
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Humans
- Models, Theoretical
- Research Design