Integrated description

A qualitative method for an evidence-based world

Bibliographic Data

ID19429552
AuthorsChristopher J Mruk (Bowling Green State University, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume38
Issue4
Pages305-316
Publication date2010-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Humanistic Psychologist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0887-3267 • E-ISSN: 1547-3333
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1080/08873267.2010.519976
OpenAlexW2081554384
LanguageEN
References cited13

Integrated description is a phenomenological research method that brings qualitative and quantitative findings together in a way that balances the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. However, this approach is not merely a mixture of methods as it begins with a phenomenologically derived general structure of an experience or phenomenon and ends by confirming the validity of this structure via traditional empirical measures. This method has been applied to the research and clinical settings with reasonable success. For example, the approach has produced results that are used in mainstream psychological journals and textbooks, demonstrating that humanistic work can stand on its own and yet give voice to mainstream psychology. To demonstrate its character, the article begins with a review of a particular application of the method in the area of self-esteem. The conclusion focuses on how integrated description could help strengthen the humanistic contribution to mainstream psychology even in regard to t

Epistemology · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Cognitive and psychological constructs research · Philosophy · Psychology · Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications · Social Representations and Identity

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