Research Methods in Clinical Psychology and Effects of Their Application on Psychology

The use of research methodologies has significant implications for the caliber of research and the development of novice researchers. However, the potential detrimental effects of their implementation on the area of psychology remain uncertain. This systematic review aims to ascertain the research methodologies used within the discipline, as well as the manner and topics on which these approaches are applied. Additionally, it was discovered that the publications had a deficiency in rigor and openness about the used approach, hence impacting the potential for repeatability. In summary, this article presents a comprehensive examination of the various approaches used in a selected sample of psychological publications. In addition to an unforeseen deficiency in rigor pertaining to several parts of the technique, the research underscores the prevalence and use of approaches and designs throughout the sample. It is important to consider the potential presence of sample bias while analyzing and interpreting the findings of this research. It is advisable to use the findings of this study in future research endeavors to ascertain the potential ramifications on the discipline of psychology as a scientific area, as well as to facilitate more investigations into the utilization of research methodologies. The obtained findings should serve as a basis for further investigation into the following areas of research: the impact of incompleteness or rigor on replication, the preference for certain methodologies, the presence of publication bias, and the selection of sample techniques as crucial factors. The discipline of psychology has seen significant growth and has gained considerable popularity in recent years (Gough & Lyons, 2016; Clay, 2017). The need for evidence-based research to inform development and health-related choices (Perestelo-Pérez, 2013) underscores the significance of using research methodologies within the expansive domain of psychology (Stangor, 2011; Aanstoos, 2014). Hence, research techniques are regarded as crucial instruments used by researchers for the purpose of data collection (Nieuwenhuis, 2016). These methods include several approaches, such as quantitative, qualitative, mixed method, and multiple method (Maree, 2016). In addition, scholars use several forms of literature review in order to address research inquiries (Grant & Booth, 2009).