Mixing-up research methods: A recipe for success or disaster?

Plastow, Nicola Ann

doi:10.17159/2310-3833/2016/v46n1a16

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“…Another potential limitation was balanced reporting of quantitative and qualitative findings obtained using mixed methodology to answer our research question. Such complexities associated with mixed methods have been described as a potential recipe for disaster (Plastow 2016 ). This article is not situated in a positivist paradigm, in which numbers and statistical analysis present the truth .…”

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confidence: 99%

Out-of-home life spaces valued by urban older adults with limited income

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Background: Access to, and occupational performance in, out-of-home-life-spaces is linked to health, wellbeing and quality of life for older adults. There is little evidence of how this relates to older adults with limited resources in an African urban context.Objectives: To describe the out-of-home-life-spaces accessed and valued by older adults with limited resources, living in an urban South African setting.Method: An exploratory concurrent mixed methods study saw 84 rehabilitation clinicians conduct 393 face-to-face interviews with older adults. Clinicians produced reflective field notes and participated in focus groups. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics with SPSS Version X. Qualitative data were analysed through inductive content analysis.Results: Older adults walked, used mini-bus taxis or private vehicles to get to places of worship, medical facilities, shops, family and friends and special interest gatherings on a weekly or monthly frequency. Lack of funds was the main barrier. Older adults aspired to travel, go on holiday and to visit out-of-town family homes.Conclusion: Exploring the daily lived experience of older, urban South Africans with limited resources brought to light the value they attribute to participation in activities that contribute to the wellbeing of their families and communities. Such activities are found in a variety of life spaces.Contribution: Results could inform policy makers and service providers in their planning of community mobility, transportation services and health care, for older adults with limited resources.

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“…Some caregivers may have difficulty in recalling this type of information and it may lead to under or over-reporting, resulting in information bias. Overall, it is hoped that the qualitative part of this study is able to compensate for limitations in the quantitative component [ 18 , 44 ].…”

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Missed Appointments at a Child Development Centre and Barriers to Access Special Needs Services for Children in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A Mixed Methods Study

Fadzil

Idris

Nor

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IJERPH

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Attending appointments is vital for children with special needs, as such appointments involve long-term interdisciplinary care to ensure continuity of care and improve health and well-being. This study was performed to determine the prevalence of missed clinic appointments and identify the factors among those who have ever missed appointments and barriers of access to children’s special needs services at the Child Development Centre (CDC) at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC). Moreover, suggestions for improvement from the caregivers’ perspectives were explored. This is an explanatory sequential mixed methods study among caregivers of children with developmental disabilities aged up to 17 years old. Of 197 caregivers, 62 (31.5%) had missed clinic appointments. Forgetfulness was the most frequently cited reason. The bi-variable analysis showed significant differences in missed appointment rates by gender of caregivers and duration of follow-up. The final logistic regression model demonstrated that, when combined with the effect of being a male caregiver as an independent variable, follow-up duration of more than 6 years increased 2.67 times the risk of missing an appointment. Caregivers’ perceived barriers were transportation, caregiver, child and healthcare services factors. Policies and strategic plans should be focused on key findings from these factors to improve appointment adherence and accessibility to services for children with special needs.

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“…The use of multiple methods produces robust findings by combining the advantages of both methods and by neutralizing some of the deficiencies of certain method (Jick, 1979), and "turns possible to overcome the limitations of quantitative and qualitative methodologies, allowing the researcher to get rich information that could not be obtained using each method alone" (Almeida, 2018, p. 137). The mixed method also increases the generalizability of the study outcomes, provides comprehensive vision of the phenomena being studied, and helps in obtaining sufficient insights for better interpreting participants" perceptions (Bazeley, 2015;Greene & Caracelli, 1997;Plastow, 2016;Borkan, 2004;Tashakkori & Teddlie, 2010).…”

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International Standard on Auditing No. 260 and Audit Quality: Evidence from Jordan

Shbeilat¹

2019

IBR

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This study aims to explore the extent of external auditors awareness of the requirements of the International Standard on Auditing No. 260 (Communications with those charged with governance) on audit quality and to shed light on the effectiveness of the communication process based on auditors actual experience. A mixed method approach was employed to achieve the study objectives. The analysis of 116 questionnaires concluded that the requirements of the ISA 260 enhance audit quality, but the two-way communication between Jordanian auditors and the audit committee is ineffective from external auditor’s perception. The study also found that audit committees do not support external auditor when disagreements arise between auditors and their client management on accounting treatments. The qualitative interviews confirmed the quantitative results and revealed several explanations among which: 1) lack of qualified directors, 2) lack of a clear policy in selecting board members, 3) meetings with auditors are routinely held, and 4) insufficient oversight by the securities commission. The interviews also revealed that the recent version of Jordanian corporate governance has two potential factors have been viewed to improve the effectiveness of the communication process that are, the appointment of a ‘governance liaison officer’ who, among other responsibilities, supervise and document audit committee meetings with the auditor, and the use of cumulative voting technique in selecting board members. The findings of the study could be beneficial for regulators by ensuring the best implementation of cumulative voting to increase the representation of qualified members so that the communication process will be greatly enhanced.

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Mixing-up research methods: A recipe for success or disaster?

Cited by 4 publications

References 11 publications

Out-of-home life spaces valued by urban older adults with limited income

Out-of-home life spaces valued by urban older adults with limited income

Missed Appointments at a Child Development Centre and Barriers to Access Special Needs Services for Children in Klang Valley, Malaysia: A Mixed Methods Study

International Standard on Auditing No. 260 and Audit Quality: Evidence from Jordan

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