Integrating Transformative Considerations and Quantitative Results Through a Participant Selection Joint Display in Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Studies

• Published in: Journal of mixed methods research Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 14 - 30
• Main Authors: James, Tyler G., DeJonckheere, Melissa, Guetterman, Timothy C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-01-2024; SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subjects: Mixed methods research; Research methodology; Sampling; integration; mixed methods; joint display; transformative paradigm
• ISSN: 1558-6898; 1558-6901
• DOI: 10.1177/15586898221149470

Integrating philosophical or paradigmatic dimensions in mixed methods research studies facilitates the development of stronger meta-inferences. The transformative paradigm and the explanatory sequential mixed methods design share a focus on developing sampling criteria, but with different priorities. This article contributes to the field of mixed methods research by presenting a method of integrating transformative sampling considerations in explanatory sequential designs through a participant selection joint display. The approach presented addresses concerns regarding transparency of research decisions in mixed methods studies, while providing a method of centering the transformative paradigm in mixed methods integration procedures.