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The Effects of Apartheid on the Youth Members of Orange Farm As It Pertains toUnemployment, Lack of Education and Psychological Well-Being
Katleho Molato
Bachelor of Applied Social Science Honours in Psychology
South African College of applied psychology (PTY) LTD
Research Methodology
Vanessa Stratford
Assessment Due Date: 05 May 2022
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, Introduction
The use of both qualitative and quantitative methods in the same study is known as mixed
methods research. Although researchers have been combining qualitative and quantitative data
for many years, mixed methods research as we know it today did not emerge until the 1980s. In
recent years, mixed methods research has grown in popularity, establishing itself as a distinct
research methodology with a name and identity (Denscombe, 2008), particularly in fields such as
education, health sciences, psychology, and sociology.
Example of a mixed method study
A mixed method study was conducted to investigate how social wellbeing factors such as
loneliness and social support (lack thereof) impacts the mental health of older adults. The one
year long longitudinal mixed method study investigated the effects of implementing physical and
social activities on the social well-being of community members with a mean age of 70. The
study combined a quantitative survey assessing loneliness and social support (n = 28; three time-
points, analysed using linear mixed models) and a qualitative focus group study (n = 11, analysed
using thematic analysis) of members from Life Activities Clubs Victoria, Australia
There was a significant decrease in loneliness (p = 0.023) and a trend toward increased
social support (p = 0.056) in the first year after moving into the community. The findings were
confirmed by the focus group, which suggested that the development of social support could take
longer than a year. According to focus groups, group membership also provided important
opportunities for developing new and diverse social connections through shared interests and
experiences. These connections were critical in improving members' social well-being, especially
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