Qualitative approach in mental health research

Qualitative research methods in mental health.

As the evidence base for the study of mental health problems develops, there is a need for increasingly rigorous and systematic research methodologies. Complex questions require complex methodological approaches. Recognising this, the MRC guidelines for developing and testing complex interventions place qualitative methods as integral to each stage of intervention development and implementation...

Conceptualization of Marital Mental Health Literacy (MMHL) and exploring the components: A qualitative research

Introduction: Marriage and couple relationship are some of the most important transitions in human life. if the couple is provided with knowledge, attitude and skills of married life in the form of marital mental health literacy, their mental health is improved and the marital conflicts are reduced. The current research was conducted with the aim of conceptualizing marital mental health literac...

Qualitative research in health care. Assessing quality in qualitative research.

Employing a Qualitative Description Approach in Health Care Research

A qualitative description design is particularly relevant where information is required directly from those experiencing the phenomenon under investigation and where time and resources are limited. Nurses and midwives often have clinical questions suitable to a qualitative approach but little time to develop an exhaustive comprehension of qualitative methodological approaches. Qualitative descr...

Social Marketing : a New Approach in Mental Health Research

Social marketing has a proven role in marketing and many manufacturing establishments/ organizations have been marketing their products incorporating social marketing research. Social marketing has its root in the ground fact that the perceptions and expectations of the consumers are important in influencing buying behaviour. The principles of social marketing, therefore, have been extensively ...