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Motivational Work is built on the author’s own experience and the guidance of others. Thus, the evidence of Motivational Work is based on the case study method, a clinical experience.
The Aim of Case Studies
The aim is to use case studies to deepen and develop the theory to explain complex phenomena and occurrences (Yin, 2012), (Fishman, 2016). Certain cases have also been used as examples of best clinical practice (Fishman, 2016).
Advantages and Disadvantages
One advantage of case studies is that one can study complex mental processes, which can be understood and explained. In addition, ideas from this method can lead to new research. On the other hand, one disadvantage of case studies is that it is impossible to generalize the results to a larger group. Furthermore, we cannot ignore that the researcher’s subjective experiences may influence the results, otherwise known as the researcher’s bias. (Yin 2012), (Fisherman 2016).
Generalizability
Concerning the results from case studies, Robert Yin can further clarify their generalizability. As mentioned above, the results cannot be transferred to a larger population. Still, it is possible to apply analytic generalization, meaning that a theoretical model can be used to create a logic that can be applied in other situations.
Also, Daniel B. Fishman mentions this disadvantage of the case study method, namely the problems associated with generalizing the results. However, he claims that if an analysis is carried out of the description and theory in many case studies, the results can strengthen the generalizability of the approach (Fishman, 2016).
Motivational Work
To summarize the evidence of Motivational Work, the author has improved the qualitative aspect through case studies, which has led to a new theory that is partially confirmed. At the same time, the author is aware that his observations are inevitably biased by his subjectivity. Thus, to avoid this pitfall, he hopes that Motivational Work can also be investigated through statistical evaluation. In this way, the evidence of Motivational Work can be further improved.
References
Fishman, D.B., Norcross, J.C. (Ed). VandenBos, G.R., Freedheim, D.K. (Ed), Olatuni, B.O. (Ed). 2016. APA handbook of clinical psychology: Theory and Research, Vol 2, (pp 349-362). Washington, DC, U.S.: American Psychological Association.
Yin, R. K. Cooper, H. (Ed). Camic, P.M. (Ed). Long, D.L. (Ed). Panter, A.T. (Ed). Rindkopf, D. (Ed). Sher, K. J. (Ed). 2012. APA handbook of research methods in psychology, Vol2: Research designs: Quantitative, qualitative, neuropsychological and biological, (pp. 141 – 155) Washington, DC, U.S.: American Psychological Association
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