%0 Journal Article %1 RefWorks:288 %A Westhues, Anne %A Ochocka, Joanna %A Jacobson, Nora %A Simich, Laura %A Maiter, Sarah %A Janzen, Rich %A Fleras, Augie %D 2008 %J Qualitative health research %K (PAR) ACTION CULTURAL GROUNDED MENTAL RESEARCH action and competence; complexity; construction; critical health health; illness; in knowledge mental methods; mixed multiple participatory public research services; teams; theory; %N 5 %P 701-717 %T Developing Theory From Complexity: Reflections on a Collaborative Mixed Method Participatory Action Research Study %U http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=31995123&site=ehost-live %V 18 %X Research studies are increasingly complex: They draw on multiple methods to gather data, generate both qualitative and quantitative data, and frequently represent the perspectives of more than one stakeholder. The teams that generate them are increasingly multidisciplinary. A commitment to engaging community members in the research process often adds a further layer of complexity. How to approach a synthesizing analysis of these multiple and varied data sources with a large research team requires considerable reflection and dialogue. In this article, we outline the strategies used by one multidisciplinary team committed to a participatory action research (PAR) approach and engaged in a mixed method program of research to synthesize the findings from four subprojects into a conceptual framework that could guide practice in community mental health organizations. We also summarize factors that hold promise for increasing productivity when managing complex research projects. ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR; Copyright of Qualitative Health Research is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) %@ 10497323

@article{RefWorks:288, abstract = {Research studies are increasingly complex: They draw on multiple methods to gather data, generate both qualitative and quantitative data, and frequently represent the perspectives of more than one stakeholder. The teams that generate them are increasingly multidisciplinary. A commitment to engaging community members in the research process often adds a further layer of complexity. How to approach a synthesizing analysis of these multiple and varied data sources with a large research team requires considerable reflection and dialogue. In this article, we outline the strategies used by one multidisciplinary team committed to a participatory action research (PAR) approach and engaged in a mixed method program of research to synthesize the findings from four subprojects into a conceptual framework that could guide practice in community mental health organizations. We also summarize factors that hold promise for increasing productivity when managing complex research projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]; Copyright of Qualitative Health Research is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)}, added-at = {2008-12-27T17:34:46.000+0100}, author = {Westhues, Anne and Ochocka, Joanna and Jacobson, Nora and Simich, Laura and Maiter, Sarah and Janzen, Rich and Fleras, Augie}, biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2c01535cc534c2748256bdad5219e7de6/critzo}, description = {test export from refworks}, interhash = {d37fa5411d069b52a551df4a94e3a717}, intrahash = {c01535cc534c2748256bdad5219e7de6}, isbn = {10497323}, journal = {Qualitative health research}, keywords = {(PAR) ACTION CULTURAL GROUNDED MENTAL RESEARCH action and competence; complexity; construction; critical health health; illness; in knowledge mental methods; mixed multiple participatory public research services; teams; theory;}, month = {05}, note = {M3: Article; Accession Number: 31995123; Westhues, Anne 1 Ochocka, Joanna 2 Jacobson, Nora 3 Simich, Laura 4 Maiter, Sarah 5 Janzen, Rich 2 Fleras, Augie 6; Affiliation: 1: Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 2: Centre for Community-Based Research, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada 3: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 4: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 5: York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 6: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; Source Info: May2008, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p701; Subject Term: CULTURAL competence; Subject Term: GROUNDED theory; Subject Term: MENTAL health; Subject Term: ACTION research in public health; Subject Term: MENTAL health services; Subject Term: RESEARCH teams; Author-Supplied Keyword: complexity; Author-Supplied Keyword: critical methods; Author-Supplied Keyword: cultural competence; Author-Supplied Keyword: grounded theory; Author-Supplied Keyword: knowledge construction; Author-Supplied Keyword: mental health and illness; Author-Supplied Keyword: mixed methods; Author-Supplied Keyword: multiple methods; Author-Supplied Keyword: participatory action research (PAR); NAICS/Industry Codes: 621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians); NAICS/Industry Codes: 622210 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals; NAICS/Industry Codes: 623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities; Number of Pages: 17p; Illustrations: 3 charts, 2 diagrams; Document Type: Article}, number = 5, pages = {701-717}, timestamp = {2008-12-27T17:35:03.000+0100}, title = {Developing Theory From Complexity: Reflections on a Collaborative Mixed Method Participatory Action Research Study}, url = {http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=31995123&site=ehost-live}, volume = 18, year = 2008 }