Centre of social and psychological sciences SAS
Topic
Advancing meta-research in qualitative approaches: Prospects in the fields of psychology
PhD. program
Social psychology and work psychology
Year of admission
2024
Name of the supervisor
Mgr. Matúš Adamkovič, PhD.
Contact:
Receiving school
Faculty of Arts UPJŠ Košice
Annotation
Meta-research, or research on research, plays a vital role in enhancing the credibility of knowledge. In the field of psychology, its importance has been particularly emphasized in the context of quantitative studies, especially in tackling the replication crisis. Yet, meta-research methodologies within the qualitative framework have not received equivalent attention. Existing tools, such as meta-synthesis, lack the complexity and robustness found in their quantitative counterparts. This dissertation focuses on identifying and addressing these shortcomings in qualitative meta-research methodologies, with a special emphasis on psychology. It will seek to enhance these methods, drawing inspiration particularly from the quantitative domain. The anticipated outcome is the development of a comprehensive framework for a hybrid system of tools that will help merging quantitative and qualitative meta-research. This integration promises to open up new avenues for combining these methodologies and improving their mutual compatibility.