International Journal of Social Research Methodology

Published in association with the Social Research Association

International Journal of Social Research Methodology
  • Published by: Routledge
  • Volume Number: 13
  • Frequency: 5 issues per year
  • Print ISSN: 1364-5579
  • Online ISSN: 1464-5300

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From the most recent issue:

Cross-community comparability of attitude questions: An application of item response theory

Tfaily, Rania

Volume 13, Issue 2

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Latest iFirst Article:

IVR and web administration in structured interviews utilizing rating scales: exploring the role of motivation as a moderator to mode effects

Dillman, Don A.; Bhola, Dennison S.; Callegaro, Mario; Yang, Yongwei;

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A key feature of this journal is the mix of academic and theoretically-slanted methodological articles, articles relating to research practice in professional and service settings, and those considering the relationship between the two. It thus addresses an audience of researchers within academic and other research organizations as well as practitioner-researchers in the field.

The journal provides:

• a focus for on-going and emerging methodological debates across a range of approaches, both qualitative and quantitative, and including mixed and comparative methods, as these relate to philosophical, theoretical, ethical, political and practical issues;
• an international medium for the publication of discussions of social research methodology and practices across a wide range of social science disciplines and substantive interests; and
• a forum for researchers based in all sectors to consider and evaluate methods as these relate to research practice.

The International Journal of Social Research Methodology welcomes single article contributions relating to methodology and methods, as well as suggestions for special issues, from both established and newer scholars.

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Peer Review Policy:
Articles in this methodology journal have undergone rigorous peer review by the editors and anonymised referees. Our acceptance rate is around 35%.


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