Advancing the Study of Violence Against Women Using Mixed Methods: Integrating Qualitative Methods Into a Quantitative Research Program

• NCJ Number: 233719
• Journal: Violence Against Women Volume: 17 Issue: 2 Dated: February 2011 Pages: 236-250
• Author(s): Maria Testa; Jennifer A. Livingston; Carol VanZile-Tamsen
• Date Published: February 2011
• Length: 15 pages
• Grant Number(s): K21 AA00186; R01 AA12013; K02 AA00284; K01AA015033
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Health and Human Services
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article examines how the use of integration of quantitative and qualitative methodology improves study results.

Abstract

A mixed methods approach, combining quantitative with qualitative data methods and analysis, offers a promising means of advancing the study of violence. Integrating semi-structured interviews and qualitative analysis into a quantitative program of research on women's sexual victimization has resulted in valuable scientific insight and generation of novel hypotheses for testing. This mixed methods approach is described and recommendations for integrating qualitative data into quantitative research are provided. (Published Abstract)