Developing as Critical Mixed Methods Researchers: Enacting Critical Paradigms Amid a Global Pandemic

• In Event: Mentoring Mixed Methods Researchers and Methodologists

Abstract

The normative culture and policies around developing new scholars at most tier-one universities constrain enacting critical paradigms and transformative mixed methodological approaches needed to develop emerging critical scholars. This paper explores the ways in which emerging critical scholars a) experienced these constraints first-hand, and b) attempted to disrupt the normative effects of White Logic through critical reflection and with mentorship from an experienced mixed-methodologist. The paper concludes by discussing how these barriers might be overcome and/or disrupted for the benefit of developing future mixed-methods scholars within critical paradigms.

Authors

• Lisa D. Bendixen, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Ashley Hemmers, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Monica Hernandez- Johnson, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Roman Reid, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Devin Foschi, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

• Tara J. Plachowski, Embracing Equity

• Matthew Gromlich, University of Nevada - Las Vegas