Are Harm Reduction (Controlled drinking) Treatment Models a Viable Alternative to Abstinence Only Treatment Models for Treating Alcohol Abuse in Ireland?

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY1

Overview2

Research Method3

Research Strategy4

Theoretical Framework6

Literature Search8

Position of the Researcher9

Ethical Considerations10

Reliability and Validity11

WORKS CITED14

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

The purpose of this study is to analyze whether harm reduction (controlled drinking) treatment models are viable alternative to abstinence only treatment models for treating alcohol abuse. This chapter will provide the research method used for conducting this research study. This research is founded on the qualitative research technique. The research involved reviewing of past publications, articles and similar studies accessible on the internet. Keeping in view the approach taken in earlier studies the research began with a broad analysis of the existing literature. The findings & conclusions are based on the focus group interview responses.

The methodology used for the purpose of this research is based on the qualitative focus group data. This research is more or less based on the literature review & the conclusions are drawn on the basis of actual resources listed in the references. Both primary and secondary data can be collected by using qualitative research method. Therefore, in this research the researchers chose to apply qualitative research method for conducting the research study. Most of the secondary data was gathered through libraries, both online and public. Additionally, the researcher also used publications like newspapers and magazines to gather relevant information. The instruments to be built, would lead to obtaining the actual data collected and once you can move to the next phase of processing the data as information. Once outlined the research and performed all the tasks that allow the launching of an investigation, must move to the same field of study to make the collection of data and information in order to respond to the problem as a form of study. There are numerous procedures for data collection task, variable according to the specific circumstances of the nature of the investigation (Denzin and Lincoln, 16). For the primary study, the research chose to use focus group interviews to gather information (Denzin and Lincoln, 16).

Overview

This chapter outlines the methodology of the current research. A research design is the blueprint that guides the phases of data collection and analysis of the research project. It is the structure that specifies the type of information to be collected, data sources and data collection procedure (Baily and Burch 2002, 45). A good design will ensure that the information obtained is consistent with the objectives of the study and the data are collected through accurate and economical procedures. There is no research design standard or ideal that guides the investigator, since many different designs can achieve the same goal. Clearly, the objective of the research project determines the characteristics desired in the research design (Baily and Burch 2002, 45).

A research design is the blueprint that guides the phases of data collection and analysis of the research project. It is the structure that specifies the type of information to be ...