TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - The contribution of mixed methods research to the field of childhood trauma: a narrative review focused on data integration
JO  - Journal of mixed methods research
A1  - Boeije, Hennie
A1  - Slagt, Meike
A1  - van Wesel, Floryt
SP  - 347
EP  - 369
VL  - 7
IS  - 4
N2  - In mixed methods research (MMR), integrating the quantitative and the qualitative components of a study is assumed to result in additional knowledge (or "yield"). This narrative review examines the extent to which MMR is used in the field of childhood trauma and provides directions for improving mixed methods studies in this field. A systematic literature search resulted in 13 studies that were achieving four different research objectives: (a) measures and meaning, (b) intervention evaluation, (c) theory building, and (d) measurement instrument development and validation. Although some studies produced yield by integrating the components, there is room for improvement and better use of MMR's potential. We conclude by presenting recommendations for improving the application and dissemination of MMR in childhood trauma.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1558-6898
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1558689813482756
ID  - ref1
ER  -