Qualitative research in the CJA/RCV: An 18-year analysis (1995–2012)
Date
2016-03
Authors
Humble, Áine M.
Green, Maureen
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Publisher
Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement
Abstract
Some researchers have suggested that qualitative research is increasing in the gerontology field, but little systematic analysis has tested this assertion. Using the Canadian Journal on Aging/La Revue canadienne du vieillissement as a case study, we analysed articles reporting on original research from 1995 to 2012. One in four articles were qualitative, and results in three-year intervals show a clear increase in qualitative research findings during this 18-year time frame: (a) 1995-1997: 10 per cent; (b) 1998-2000: 19 per cent; (c) 2001-2003: 25 per cent; (d) 2004-2006: 25 per cent; (e) 2007-2009: 29 per cent; and (f) 2010-2012: 43 per cent. In all time intervals (with the exception of 2004-2006), French language articles were more likely to use a qualitative research design compared to English language articles. Topics, methodologies, and data collection strategies are also discussed.
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Keywords
Aging , Case study , Content analysis , Gerontology , Qualitative methods , Trend analysis
Citation
Humble, A. M., & Green, M. (2016). Qualitative research in the CJA/RCV: An 18-year analysis (1995–2012). Canadian Journal on Aging, 35(1), 130-143. doi:10.1017.S0714980815000628