Whatever happened to the third paradigm? Exploring mixed methods research designs in sport and exercise psychology
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: In the past, quantitative and qualitative approaches to research were portrayed as being incompatible, if not mutually exclusive. More recently, however, researchers have explored the possible complementarity of these approaches through mixed methods research (MMR) – the so-called third research paradigm. The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature and implications of mixed methods designs for research in sport and exercise psychology. Having sketched the nature and origins of MMR, we highlight some advantages it offers to researchers in sport and exercise psychology. After that, we conclude by identifying some barriers to progress in using MMR in this latter field.
Authors: Aidan P. Moran, James J. Matthews, Kate Kirby
Institution: University College Dublin
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2097143653