Archival research: Expanding the methodological toolkit in social psychology
| Autor: | Yu Tse Heng, Christopher M. Barnes, Cristiano L. Guarana, David T. Wagner |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Social psychology (sociology)
Sociology and Political Science Social Psychology Psychological research 05 social sciences 050109 social psychology Scientific literature Archival research 050105 experimental psychology Portfolio 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Robustness (economics) Psychology Laboratory research Social psychology |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 78:14-22 |
| ISSN: | 0022-1031 |
| Popis: | Laboratory experiments have many benefits and serve as a powerful tool for social psychology research. However, relying too heavily on laboratory experiments leaves the entire discipline of social psychology vulnerable to the inherent limitations of laboratory research. We discuss the benefits of integrating archival research into the portfolio of tools for conducting social psychological research. Using four published examples, we discuss the benefits and limitations of conducting archival research. We also provide suggestions on how social psychological researchers can take advantage of the benefits while overcoming the weaknesses of archival research. Finally, we provide useful resources and directions for utilizing archival data. We encourage social psychologists to increase the robustness of this scientific literature by supplementing laboratory experiments with archival research. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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