Virtual Special Issue on “Quality in Mixed Methods Research”

Abstract

The quality of mixed methods research (MMR) has been a much-debated topic in the field as evidenced by a significant number of published articles (

Media Review: 30 Essential Skills for the Qualitative Researcher (2nd ed.)

“…This text is fundamental reading for mixed methods researchers to hone their qualitative skills. These skills are important because by enhancing the outcomes and descriptions of rigor in qualitative research, we also enhance the credibility of mixed methods research (Fàbregues et al, 2021; Levitt et al, 2018). As Fetters et al (2021) recently advocated, we have a responsibility as a field to a better, more equitable world and we believe qualitative research has an important part to play to represent experiences and perspectives (among many other contributions) within mixed methods research.…”

Virtual Special Issue on “Design of Mixed Methods Research: Past Advancements, Present Conversations, and Future Possibilities”

“…In so doing they advocate for authors to report essential aspects of the design of mixed methods research including “what they did, how they did, and why they did it in such ways to approach full integration” (p. 47). This information is enhancing key mixed methods research quality criteria of procedural transparency (see also VSI on Quality in Mixed Methods Research by Fàbregues et al, 2021). We envision Zhou and Wu’s guidance to be heeded by future authors and provide rich opportunities for others to learn from.…”

In This Issue: Transformative and Participatory Methods, Integration Through Multiple Correspondence Analysis, and Network Analysis of Qualitative Data

“…They conclude three points from analysis of this collection, a trend toward greater engagement with stakeholders in mixed methods research designs, a need for authors to be consistent and comprehensively use their design terminology throughout all sections of papers, and authentic or detailed reporting to facilitate the understanding of readers about the procedures employed.VSIs are prepared by chief or associate editors with purpose of identifying from previously articles published in JMMR perspectives on key contributions of the articles relative to the chosen theme (Fetters & Molina-Azorín, 2020). Previous VSIs have addressed timely topics of discussion in the field such as paradigms in mixed methods research , integration in mixed methods research (Guetterman et al, 2020), and quality in mixed methods research (Fàbregues et al, 2021). Additionally, Shannon-Baker (2022) examined publications from the field of education with a focus on designs, integration, and visual displays.…”

“…VSIs are prepared by chief or associate editors with purpose of identifying from previously articles published in JMMR perspectives on key contributions of the articles relative to the chosen theme (Fetters & Molina-Azorín, 2020). Previous VSIs have addressed timely topics of discussion in the field such as paradigms in mixed methods research (Molina-Azorin & Fetters, 2020), integration in mixed methods research (Guetterman et al, 2020), and quality in mixed methods research (Fàbregues et al, 2021). Additionally, Shannon-Baker (2022) examined publications from the field of education with a focus on designs, integration, and visual displays.…”