Qualitative Research in theCJA/RCV:An 18-Year Analysis (1995–2012)

Abstract

Some researchers have suggested that qualitative research is increasing in the gerontology field, but little systematic analysis has tested this assertion. Using the Canadian Journal on Aging/La Revue canadienne du vieillissement as a case study, we analysed articles reporting on original research from 1995 to 2012. One in four articles were qualitative, and results in three-year intervals show a clear increase in qualitative research findings during this 18-year time frame: (a) 1995-1997: 10 per cent; (b) 1998-2000: 19 per cent; (c) 2001-2003: 25 per cent; (d) 2004-2006: 25 per cent; (e) 2007-2009: 29 per cent; and (f) 2010-2012: 43 per cent. In all time intervals (with the exception of 2004-2006), French language articles were more likely to use a qualitative research design compared to English language articles. Topics, methodologies, and data collection strategies are also discussed.

Qualitative research methods in psychiatry in India

“…This reflects an increasing interest worldwide in the use of QRMs in psychiatric research, given its usefulness in exploring aspects not covered by quantitative research. [ 24 25 ] Qualitative research is often featured in prominent international journals. [ 24 ] The journals publishing qualitative research in mental health includes Biomed Central group (psychiatry, public health, health services research, research notes, women's health, family practice, complementary and alternative medicine), and other psychiatric journals like – International Review of Psychiatry, The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry and The British Journal of Psychiatry, to name a few.…”