The role of theory in bridging interdisciplinary research with evidence-based...Patrick Connolly
The role of theory in shaping and translating research into practice is neglected in the field of psychology at present. Internationally, there has been a growing call for development of an integrative theoretical framework within which research results can be understood as well as applied. A recent article in Nature Human Behaviour (Muthukrishna & Henrich, 2019), has proposed that the replication crisis currently facing the psychological sciences is the result of the lack of development of such integrative theoretical frameworks. Those authors propose that researchers should confine the questions that they ask, and the analyses that they do, to the predictions made within a particular theoretical framework. This is an important suggestion, because without a coherent theory, research results can only ever be applied to practical questions as a heuristic (or problem-solving strategy). It is suggested here that this state of affairs is the reason for the most common critical challenge made of research for evidence-based practice, which is the problem of knowing which intervention to apply, in which way, to which person, at what time, by which professional, and so on. Only a coherent theoretical framework can address these problems in applying research to practice. Finally, following Tretter and Loeffler-Statska (2018), it is proposed that systems theory (including information theory) is the best candidate for a integrative clinical theory framework that not only has potential of successfully bridging different disciplines, but also integrating the key assumptions and propositions of most dominant theories of psychology today.
This presents the meaning, characteristics, values, and the types of research- according to who does the study, application of the results, research methodology, and data-gathering.
Types of Research
There are many kinds of classification of research. Some of the classifications are as follows:
According to Goal
According to Time Element
According to the Statistical Content & Description of Data
1. According to Goal
a. Basic or Pure - It is conducted for knowledge gaining or shake of knowledge.
b. Applied - the application of pure research. This is testing the efficiency of theories and principles.
c. Action Research- it is done for the immediate solution of the problems in natural setting or classroom situation.
2. According to Time Element
a. Historical research - describes what was.
Past Events
b. Descriptive research - describes what is.
Present Events
c. Experimental research - describes what will be.
Future Events
3. According to Statistical Content & Description of Data
Quantitative Research- tries to seek Quantitative Description of the things observed in natural or manipulated setting by using Inferential Statistical Methods.
Experimental Research, Descriptive Research, Correlational Research
Qualitative Research- for Qualitative Description of the behavior and event observed in Natural Settings by using Descriptive Statistical Method.
Phenomenological, Ethnographic, Grounded theory, Case Study, Historical Research, Narrative Research
The role of theory in bridging interdisciplinary research with evidence-based...Patrick Connolly
The role of theory in shaping and translating research into practice is neglected in the field of psychology at present. Internationally, there has been a growing call for development of an integrative theoretical framework within which research results can be understood as well as applied. A recent article in Nature Human Behaviour (Muthukrishna & Henrich, 2019), has proposed that the replication crisis currently facing the psychological sciences is the result of the lack of development of such integrative theoretical frameworks. Those authors propose that researchers should confine the questions that they ask, and the analyses that they do, to the predictions made within a particular theoretical framework. This is an important suggestion, because without a coherent theory, research results can only ever be applied to practical questions as a heuristic (or problem-solving strategy). It is suggested here that this state of affairs is the reason for the most common critical challenge made of research for evidence-based practice, which is the problem of knowing which intervention to apply, in which way, to which person, at what time, by which professional, and so on. Only a coherent theoretical framework can address these problems in applying research to practice. Finally, following Tretter and Loeffler-Statska (2018), it is proposed that systems theory (including information theory) is the best candidate for a integrative clinical theory framework that not only has potential of successfully bridging different disciplines, but also integrating the key assumptions and propositions of most dominant theories of psychology today.
This presents the meaning, characteristics, values, and the types of research- according to who does the study, application of the results, research methodology, and data-gathering.
Types of Research
There are many kinds of classification of research. Some of the classifications are as follows:
According to Goal
According to Time Element
According to the Statistical Content & Description of Data
1. According to Goal
a. Basic or Pure - It is conducted for knowledge gaining or shake of knowledge.
b. Applied - the application of pure research. This is testing the efficiency of theories and principles.
c. Action Research- it is done for the immediate solution of the problems in natural setting or classroom situation.
2. According to Time Element
a. Historical research - describes what was.
Past Events
b. Descriptive research - describes what is.
Present Events
c. Experimental research - describes what will be.
Future Events
3. According to Statistical Content & Description of Data
Quantitative Research- tries to seek Quantitative Description of the things observed in natural or manipulated setting by using Inferential Statistical Methods.
Experimental Research, Descriptive Research, Correlational Research
Qualitative Research- for Qualitative Description of the behavior and event observed in Natural Settings by using Descriptive Statistical Method.
Phenomenological, Ethnographic, Grounded theory, Case Study, Historical Research, Narrative Research
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2. A case study design is a
problem-solving
technique that studies the
past, present, and future.
It is usually applied by guidance counselors,
psychologists, educators, midwives, nurses, and
physicians.
3. The Cycle of the Case Study
1. Recognition and determination of the status of the
phenomenon to be investigated
2. Collection of data related to the circumstances
associated with the given phenomenon
3. Diagnosis or identification of the causal factors as
basis of remedial or developmental treatment
4. 4. Application of remedial or adjustment measures
5. Subsequent follow-up to determine the
effectiveness of corrective or developmental
measures applied
5. Prepared by:
Lorena M. Sohon, LPT
Reference:
Research and Thesis Writing (2016)
By Laurentina Paler-Calmorin, PhD