Introduction

An increased understanding of research methodologies that can examine the outcomes or processes in counseling—as well as be inclusive of marginalized voices—is important in the counseling field. Understanding the components and interventions that are effective in counseling can help counseling professionals provide services that are more efficacious. Additionally, marginalized client voices are needed in scholarship, particularly in counseling process‐ and outcome‐based research; thus, it is imperative to utilize a variety of research methods, including emergent, qualitative methodologies. We review Q methodology, participatory action research, and photovoice, including each method's utility and application to counseling, procedural aspects, and critiques and recommendations. Compared with other research methods, these methods cater more toward the inclusion of marginalized voices by incorporating action steps toward change based on the findings.

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Promoting Rigorous Research Using Innovative Qualitative Approaches

Wester

Morris

Trustey

et al. 2021

Best Practice Guidelines for Publishing Rigorous Research in Counseling

Giordano

Schmit

2021

Publishing rigorous research is a critical task for advancing the field of counseling, ensuring effective client services, and can serve as a means of advocacy. Writing publishable manuscripts is a skill that develops over time. The purpose of this article is to provide guidance for writing rigorous research papers for publication in counseling journals. We describe considerations for each section of the manuscript as well as pitfalls for authors to avoid. We conclude by describing the importance of disseminating one's work to the intended audience.

Promoting Rigorous Research by Examining Lived Experiences: A Review of Four Qualitative Traditions

Prosek

Gibson

2021

Counseling researchers often use qualitative research methods to explore phenomena. In particular, lived experience designs seek to answer how, what, and why questions to develop meaning or theory from the context and the people who lived the phenomenon. We review four lived experience traditions: phenomenology, consensual qualitative research, narrative inquiry, and case study. The appropriateness of these methods for counseling research and guidelines for design are presented. Recommendations for reporting coherence among the essential elements of a qualitative design are discussed to strengthen counseling researchers' adherence to exemplary practices.