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Qualitative Article Review Monica D Piper Grand Canyon University CNL-540: Research Methods & Program Evaluation Dr. Kaufmann July 26, 2023

Introduction Utilizing and/or Implementing either a quantitative or qualitative method constitutes as one of the very first requirements that are required to be completed within the field of research counseling. The researchers will typically make decisions based on what works best for the study after deciding on the design and how to test the study's theory. Knowing the differences between quantitative and qualitative research will help you choose the approach that is best for your counseling research. Following a reading of the article "Virtual Reality Group Therapy for the Treatment of Depression: A Qualitative Study on Stakeholder Perspectives," this paper will discuss how to make decisions in a qualitative research design, apply qualitative methods to counseling outcomes, and use qualitative methods. Qualitative and Quantitative Research Reports Various strategies, procedures, and data kinds are employed when performing qualitative versus quantitative research (Hoover, 2021). A qualitative study requires sources that provide human ideas and nuances about how people think or act in society, whereas a quantitative study needs data that a computer can process (Hoover, 2021). Which methodology is best for a project can be decided by understanding the differences between qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The first step in understanding the framework of qualitative research is to understand the purpose of qualitative inquiry (Balkin & Kleist, 2017). The analysis of human behavior in terms of occasions, situations, circumstances, experiences, or acts, as well as actions and experiences, social and psychological processes, and unexpected events in one's encounters, is a

component of qualitative research, according to Balkin and Kleist (2017). Quantitative research employs unbiased, objective data, explains its findings in detail using graphs and statistics, and can apply the data to provide immediate benefits (Hooper, 2021). Qualitative Research Design The method of acquiring data and the consciousness of the research participants are both benefited by the qualitative research design. The goal of this qualitative study is to "assess the acceptability of a proposed VR group therapy (VRGT) intervention based on cognitive-behavioral group therapy (CBGT)" (Dilgul et al., 2021, p. 2), according to the research paper "Virtual Reality Group Therapy for the Treatment of Depression: A Qualitative Study on Stakeholder Perspectives" (p. 2). During the planning, carrying out, and analysis phases of the study, semi-designed interviews were used to gauge the sponsor's opinions (Dilgul et al., 2021). It was feasible to investigate potential areas of interest by taking a practical approach and to give candidates the option to speak about subjects that were pertinent to their evaluations (Dilgul et al., 2021). The conclusion of a qualitative technique offers insight into the many aspects that therapists and depression patients believe may affect and/or inﬂuence the adoption and uptake of the VRGT intervention (Dilgul et al., 2021) Even if there were some virtual meetings, the study's weakness, vulnerability, or issue is

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that the interviews were performed or carried out just before the coronavirus pandemic (Dilgul et al., 2021).Since the coronavirus epidemic, video conferencing has become more popular and individuals have been used to making connections virtually, which may have changed people's perceptions of VRGT (Dilgul et al., 2021). Participants were not allowed or/and prevented from interacting with or conversing with one another during the interviews due to ethical and practical limitations. As a result, the idea that there weren't any interactions might have been impacted by the participants' reactions after they had merely watched a film that served as a demonstration of what VRGT would entail was developed (Dilgul et al., 2021). Applying qualitative Methods to Counseling Outcomes For the purpose of examining the viewpoints of the participants in discussion groups and interviews, the qualitative technique of research allows the descriptive and linguistic use of words or language (Chalmers & Cowdell, 2021). In order to learn the optimal strategy for a scenario, a qualitative study can help in understanding a person's experience and views about the experience (Chalmers & Cowdell, 2021). Understanding one's experiences, perceptions, behavior, processes, and meaning more fully is possible through a qualitative study (Chalmers & Cowdell, 2021). When to Use Qualitative Methods The creation and/or expansion of knowledge and understanding in sociology and political science have reportedly been significantly impacted by qualitative methodologies, according to research by Rose et al. (2012). It is feasible to conduct studies employing qualitative research techniques that focus on particular attitudes, feelings, circumstances, and behaviors of individuals (Rose et al., 2021). The key to winning over experts who believe that the credibility of research rests on

the presentation of data that has undergone statistical validation is to attest to the research's consistency (Rose et al., 2021). In a mixed-methods qualitative approach, statistical data obtained with the use of quantitative techniques may be used (Rose et al., 2021). However, employing a qualitative approach might frequently be the primary or only method of collecting and analyzing the data (Rose et al., 2021). Conclusion An exploratory, interdisciplinary and suggestive study that reveals enhanced views of one's attitude, opinions, behaviors, relationships, and experiences can be supported by significant data from both qualitative and quantitative research. Using qualitative techniques allows for common strengths and shortcomings as well as significant components when analyzing the outcome of therapy.

References Balkin, R., & Kleist, D. (2017). Counseling research: A practitioner-scholar approach. Wiley. Chalmers, J., & Cowdell, F. (2021). What Are Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods? A Brief Introduction. Dermatological Nursing, 20(2), 45–48. https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=ccm&AN=151243679&site=eds-live&scope=site Dilgul, M., Hickling, L.M., Antonie, D., Priebe, S., & Bird, V. (2021). Virtual reality group therapy for the treatment of depression: A qualitative study on stakeholder perspectives. Frontiers in Virtual Reality. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frvir.2020.609545/full Hoover, L. (2021). What is qualitative vs. Quantitative Study? GCU. https://www.gcu.edu/blog/doctoral-journey/what-qualitative-vs-quantitative-study#:~:text =As%20qualitative%20and%20quantitative%20studies%20collect %20different%20data%2C,detail%20how%20people%20think%20or%20respond %20within%20society Rose, R., Himangshu Das, Narayan, J., & Jament, J. (2021). Training in Qualitative Research Methods for Professionals working with Persons with Disabilities. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 32(1), 130–149. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.47985/dcidj.447

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