Research and Journal Publications in the Field of Deafblindness: What Designs & Literature Inform Our Practices?

This descriptive study identified types of articles published, and research designs used, in 37 peer-reviewed special education journals. A total of 4,854 articles published from 2012 through 2017 were examined to determine types of articles and research methods informing policy and practice during...

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Published in:Educational research (Orem, Utah) Utah), 2020, Vol.31 (3), p.18
Main Authors: Sutter, Chevonne, Demchak, MaryAnn, Forsyth, Andrea, Grattan, Jill, Grumstrup, Brianna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Deaf Blind
Educational Legislation
Educational Research
Equal Education
Federal Legislation
Research Methodology
Special Education
Students with Disabilities
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Summary:This descriptive study identified types of articles published, and research designs used, in 37 peer-reviewed special education journals. A total of 4,854 articles published from 2012 through 2017 were examined to determine types of articles and research methods informing policy and practice during the 6-year period and contributing to identification of future research needs. Similar numbers of qualitative designs, single case research designs, and other quantitative designs were implemented with IDEA-eligible individuals identified as deafblind (DB). Fewer than half of these studies identified were intervention studies. Knowing types of articles and research informing the field is needed to understand the evidence underlying our practices and policies. Increased numbers of high-quality intervention studies be conducted to inform the field.
ISSN:2637-8965
2637-8965