An analysis of research designs in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (2000–2022)

Abstract

ABSTRACT Historically, research published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Management (JOBM) has largely used single-case experimental designs. However, recent trends in the use of single case versus other research methodologies in the JOBM are unknown. In this study, we examined all issues of the JOBM from 2000 through 2022 to identify the type of research design employed in empirical articles. We also identified the specific type of single case or group design used and, if a group design was used, the inferential statistical test employed. Results show that 60% of empirical studies employed a single-case experimental design, 20% employed a group experimental design, 13% employed a quasi-experimental design, and 7% used other designs. These results suggest that to properly interpret organizational behavior management (OBM) research, OBM students, practitioners, and researchers should receive training in both single-case and group research methodologies.