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The benefits of combined (mixed) methods research

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Title The benefits of combined (mixed) methods research
 
Creator Lindsay, Geoff
 
Subject combined (mixed) methods research;parenting programmes;evidence based interventions
 
Description In this paper I argue for the importance of combined (mixed) methods studies when evaluating complex initiatives such as interventions. These studies combine quantitative and qualitative methods purposively, in order to capture a broader range of important variables than can be examined by either quantitative or qualitative methods alone. In essence, a combined methods study can address outcomes and outputs, and also provide evidence on the processes that are important to optimising success. A large scale Government funded initiative is used as an example. The Parenting Early Intervention Pathfinder introduced parenting programmes into 18 local authorities. Quantitative data showed the scale of the support, and the significant improvements made in parenting skills and mental well-being, and in child behaviour. Qualitative data explored the factors optimising successful implementation. The evidence from the study was used to inform the decision to roll out evidence-based parenting programmes across the whole of England.
 
Publisher Whiting & Birch Ltd
 
Date 2013-04-11
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
Peer-reviewed Article
 
Format application/pdf
text/html
 
Identifier https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR/article/view/532
10.1921/swssr.v16i2.532
 
Source Social Work and Social Sciences Review; Vol 16, No 2: Number 2 / 2013; 76-87
1746-6105
0953-5225
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR/article/view/532/571
https://journals.whitingbirch.net/index.php/SWSSR/article/view/532/572
 
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