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Mixed methods in health psychology: Theoretical and practical considerations of the third paradigm

Morris, M.; Gleeson, K.; Dures, Emma; Rumsey, Nichola

Authors

M. Morris

K. Gleeson

Emma Dures Emma2.Dures@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Rheumatology and Self-management



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. © 2010 SAGE Publications.

Citation

Gleeson, K., Morris, M., Dures, E., & Rumsey, N. (2011). Mixed methods in health psychology: Theoretical and practical considerations of the third paradigm. Journal of Health Psychology, 16(2), 332-341. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310377537

Journal Article Type Review
Publication Date Mar 1, 2011
Journal Journal of Health Psychology
Print ISSN 1359-1053
Electronic ISSN 1461-7277
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 16
Issue 2
Pages 332-341
DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105310377537
Keywords health psychology
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/964713
Publisher URL http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105310377537