2022 Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 32-41
Mixed methods research continues to expand around the world, especially in Asian countries. In this article, I rely on my experiences working in the field of mixed methods for thirty-five years and watching its development and the new initiatives that countries have put into place. This paper builds on my keynote presentations at the Japanese Society for Mixed Methods Research given in October 2021. My overall purpose of this article is to encourage the continued expansion of mixed methods among the Asian countries. I first trace the historical development of mixed methods research, identify seven types of expansion activities that are both underway and can occur in the future in Asia (conducting webinars, increased international involvement, new book translations, support for Asian-specific journals, expanded training for students and visiting scholars, and international collaborations), and end with challenges to be faced by the Asian and international countries.
