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Harris, Jamelia (2022) Mixed methods research in developing country contexts : lessons from field research in six countries across Africa and the Caribbean. Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 16 (2). pp. 165-182. doi:10.1177/15586898211032825 ISSN 1558-6898.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15586898211032825
Abstract
Mixed methods research in developing countries has been increasing since the turn of the century. Given this, there is need to consolidate insights for future researchers. This article contributes to the methodological literature by exploring how cultural factors and logistical challenges in developing contexts interplay with mixed methods research design and implementation. Insights are based on the author’s research experience of using mixed methods in six projects across three African and three Caribbean countries. Three lessons are provided to aid researchers using mixed methods working in developing countries. First, cultural factors call for more reflexivity. Second, adopting a pragmatic research paradigm is necessary. And third, the research process should be iterative and adaptive.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) | ||||||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies | ||||||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Mixed methods research, Qualitative research, Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology, Mixed methods research -- Developing countries, Mixed methods research -- Evaluation, Research -- Methodology -- Developing countries | ||||||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Mixed Methods Research | ||||||||
Publisher: | Sage Publications, Inc. | ||||||||
ISSN: | 1558-6898 | ||||||||
Official Date: | 1 April 2022 | ||||||||
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Volume: | 16 | ||||||||
Number: | 2 | ||||||||
Page Range: | pp. 165-182 | ||||||||
DOI: | 10.1177/15586898211032825 | ||||||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||||||
Access rights to Published version: | Open Access (Creative Commons) | ||||||||
Date of first compliant deposit: | 2 August 2022 | ||||||||
Date of first compliant Open Access: | 8 August 2022 |
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