The use of mixed methods in social research on gender issues: the case of violence and harassment in the world of work

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mixed methods of social research; qualitative; quantitative; gender; feminist research; violence; harassment
Aggeliki Kazani
Panteion University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7388-6752
Nafsika Moschovakou
Panteion University
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7417-1951
Abstract

The use of mixed methods in social research on gender issues is becoming increasingly prevalent, as it allows for the combined utilization of the advantages of each method. This article examines and proposes the integration of quantitative and qualitative research for the study of gender issues, as an approach that enables a more comprehensive exploration of the dimensions of social phenomena and provides a reliable basis for gender policy development. As an example, primary research conducted on the field of violence and harassment in the workplace is presented to highlight the value and contribution of using mixed methods.

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Aggeliki Kazani, Panteion University

Assistant Professor, Department of Social Policy, School of Political Sciences, Panteion University 

Nafsika Moschovakou, Panteion University

Dr in Social Policy, Gender Equality Policies, Department of Social Policy, School of Political Sciences, Panteion University 

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