Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
Joyce Weil
Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology
Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods
Joyce Weil
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This text provides a review of methodological approaches and data-collection methods commonly used with older adults in real-life settings.
'Joyce Weil has accomplished a remarkable feat; producing a volume that does justice to the wide range of research tasks that confront the gerontological imagination. She provides the important context to studying ageing as well as giving the researcher a clear account of how research works. This will be an invaluable text for all of those engaged in the field of ageing studies.' - Paul Higgs, University College London, UK
'Research Design in Aging and Social Gerontology is a refreshing and timely addition to the interdisciplinary field of social gerontology, providing an informative, comprehensive textbook that explicates the process of discovery and a full range of research methods. Joyce Weil brings to life the intricacies of advanced methods training by integrating methods, cutting-edge applications, and instructive resources.' - Andrew V. Wister, Simon Fraser University, Canada
'This is a truly unique book that brings together key perspectives—past and present—in gerontology with a wide variety of research designs and analytical approaches. It is a valuable tool for anyone who studies aging.' - Kate de Medeiros, Miami University, USA
Joyce Weil, Ph.D., MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Gerontology at the University of Northern Colorado.