Mixing Methods and Sciences
A Longitudinal Cross-Disciplinary Mixed Methods Study on Technology to Address Social Isolation and Loneliness in Later Life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12811705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Barbosa Neves (0000-0002-4490-4322, Monash University, corresponding author), Ron Baecker (University of Toronto) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 88-113 |
| Publication date | 2020-12-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Mixed Methods Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1558-6898 • E-ISSN: 1558-6901 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1558689820977646 |
| OpenAlex | W3114011405 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 41 |
Despite a growing interest in longitudinal mixed methods research, the literature offers few examples of complex designs. To evaluate a communication-based technology to address social isolation and loneliness in later life, we conducted two long-term studies in aged-care homes. We used a longitudinal convergent mixed methods design and a cross-disciplinary approach that employed techniques from social and computer sciences to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. While cross-disciplinary mixed methods research is also growing, a discussion of its methodological practices, challenges, and strategies is still scarce. This article contributes to mixed methods research by providing lessons learned on how cross-disciplinary mixed studies can be designed and integrated from collection to interpretation, particularly when combining convergent and longitudinal approaches. We also show the value of “design-in-action”—that is, the refinement and adjustment of techniques throughout research, as methods “talk to each other.”
Cross disciplinary · Data science · Discipline · Isolation (microbiology · Loneliness · Management science · Multimethodology · Social isolation · Social science · Sociology · Aging and Gerontology Research · Computer Science · Engineering · Health disparities and outcomes · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology Use by Older Adults
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |