A1 Journal article (refereed)
Integrative Strategies in Mixed Methods Research (2021)
Åkerblad, L., Seppänen-Järvelä, R., & Haapakoski, K. (2021). Integrative Strategies in Mixed Methods Research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 15(2), 152-170. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558689820957125
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Publication details
All authors or editors: Åkerblad, Leena; Seppänen-Järvelä, Riitta; Haapakoski, Kaisa
Journal or series: Journal of Mixed Methods Research
ISSN: 1558-6898
eISSN: 1558-6901
Publication year: 2021
Publication date: 11/09/2020
Volume: 15
Issue number: 2
Pages range: 152-170
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication country: United States
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1558689820957125
Publication open access: Openly available
Publication channel open access: Partially open access channel
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/71769
Abstract
Despite the critical role of integration as a methodological concept in mixed methods studies, researchers lack a theory for integrating. In this article, we introduce the concept of integrative strategy by analyzing three mixed methods rehabilitation-related studies. These studies represented an analytical strategy based on a multiperspective stakeholder approach, a theory-bound analytical strategy, and a theory-oriented synthesizing strategy. We define integrative strategy as a process in which the system of relations within the study is explicated and justified in accordance with the research purpose and phenomenon. This article contributes to mixed methods research by providing a novel concept of integrative strategy. The concept encompasses both study-specific practices of integration and their justifications, thereby bringing methodological discussions and practices closer together.
Keywords: methodology; research methods; integration (passive); triangulation (research); theory of science
Free keywords: mixed methods research; integrative strategy; analytical integration; theoretical integration
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Reporting Year: 2021
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