Translating Cultural Humility Into Practice in the Field of Mixed Methods Research

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Abstract

The field of mixed methods is founded on the idea that research can combine different perspectives, approaches, methods, and rhetoric to achieve meaningful insights. Mixed methods researchers celebrate this diversity, but it also presents challenges. Cultural humility may address this challenge, but examples of translating cultural humility into mixed methods practice are lacking. We offer guidance for applying cultural humility within four areas: (a) teaching mixed methods research, (b) mentoring researchers using mixed methods, (c) working with mixed methods teams, and (d) reviewing mixed methods manuscripts and proposals. By practicing cultural humility, members of the mixed methods field can better engage with, welcome, support, and include individuals who bring diverse perspectives and approaches for thinking about and doing mixed methods.

Authors

• Vicki L. Plano Clark, University of Cincinnati

• Sinem Toraman Turk, Yale University

• Timothy Guetterman, University of Michigan

• Leslie Curry, Yale University