title: Quantity and rigor of qualitative research in four pastoral counseling journals.
abstract: Examines the quantity (N = 26) and rigor of qualitative research in The Journal of Pastoral Care, Pastoral Sciences, Journal of Religion and Health, and Pastoral Psychology for 1993-1997. Defines qualitative research using the work of Douglas Sprenkle and Sidney Moon. Uses the eleven criteria developed by Nicholas Mays and Catherine Pope in British Medical Journal for judging rigor. Finds low quantity and mixed quality and discusses implications.
authors.affiliation: Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3C5.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Koning
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Meakes
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McLarnon-Sinclair
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Loy
mesh_terms: D015706:Bibliometrics; D003376:Counseling; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D010327:Pastoral Care; D010506:Periodicals as Topic; D014481:United States