Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research
Abstract: Longitudinal research holds great promise for researching change and continuity. Qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research can be combined within a mixed methods framework, which enables gaining complementary insights that are more nuanced and more valid. However, longitudinal research generally entails more practical challenges than cross-sectional research. Further, combining qualitative and quantitative strategies in mixed methods longitudinal research (MMLR) multiplies these challenges. In this publication, I start by conceptualizing qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research and highlighting their respective strengths and challenges. I subsequently outline design options and implications of mixed methods longitudinal projects. Hereby, I distinguish traditional dimensions of mixed methods and longitudinal research designs, such as time and timing, priority, purpose, sampling, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and reporting. In MMLR these dimensions .... https://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/4012
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
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Englisch
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Mixed Methods Longitudinal Research ; volume:24 ; number:1 ; day:31 ; month:01 ; year:2023
Forum qualitative Sozialforschung ; 24, Heft 1 (31.01.2023)
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10.17169/fqs-24.1.4012
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2023060508221920976010
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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14.08.2025, 10:47 AM CEST
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