Abstract
Problemification: Quantitative, qualitative and mixed method research all have a place in industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) research. Sometimes, the impression that is created is that the one is favoured over the other in the manner in which arguments are formulated. Implications: If an article suggests a strong preference for one specific research method, it creates a split in the sense of what good IOP research represents. Purpose: The purpose is to create an awareness about how specific research methodologies are positioned in articles as if one is superior to another. Recommendation: It is recommended that the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology (SAJIP) will remain unbiased towards this situation and maintain the necessary balance.
Highlights
Quantitative research in industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) has developed impressively over the last few years especially in terms of the application of extremely technical and complex statistical analysis (Efendic & Van Zyl, 2019)
Implications: If an article suggests a strong preference for one specific research method, it creates a split in the sense of what good IOP research represents
Recommendation: It is recommended that the South African Journal of Industrial Psychology (SAJIP) will remain unbiased towards this situation and maintain the necessary balance
Summary
Quantitative research in industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) has developed impressively over the last few years especially in terms of the application of extremely technical and complex statistical analysis (Efendic & Van Zyl, 2019). On the future of South African Journal of Industrial Psychology. Problemification: Quantitative, qualitative and mixed method research all have a place in industrial and organisational psychology (IOP) research.
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