Overview
Review and critique the following peer-reviewed research articles—one qualitative, one quantitative, and one mixed methods—from scholarly journals in the past five years.
Assignment Format
Title Page
Follow APA 7th edition format for the title page. Include your name, course code, date, and instructor's name.
Article Citation
For Each Article (Qualitative, Quantitative, Mixed Methods)
1. Article Summary
- State the purpose and research questions
- Summarize the participants, methods, and procedures
- Describe the main findings and conclusions
2. Methodology and Findings Critique
- Identify whether the article is qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods and explain why
- Evaluate the research design, sampling, and data collection
- For the mixed methods article, comment on how the qualitative and quantitative components were integrated and whether the design strengthened the findings
- Assess appropriateness of the methodology for the research question
- Analyze the clarity, accuracy, and applicability of the findings
- Address any stated or observed limitations
3. Value and Application to Counseling/Psychology
- Discuss the contribution to the field
- Explain how findings may be applied in real-world counseling practice
- Identify implications for future research, policy, or interventions
- Evaluate whether the article supports the goals of counseling/psychology (describing, explaining, predicting, or influencing behavior)
Formatting Requirements
- APA 7th edition formatting
- 6–8 pages excluding title page and references
- Double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font
- One-inch margins on all sides
- Separate reference list in APA 7th format
Qualitative: You Good, Bruh?”: An Exploration of Socially Constructed Barriers to Counseling for Millennial Black Men
Link: https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1467561.pdf
Quantitative: A Phenomenological Exploration of Black Men's Racial and Gender Preferences for Therapists.
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12111-025-09703-x
Mixed methods: "I Know What I Need": A Mixed Methods Study of Mental Health-Seeking Behaviors in Formerly Incarcerated Black Men
African American Men and Mental Health.
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-025-02591-7
Please ensure the critique follows the attached template and meets the metrics in the rubric. Also, if AI is used, please ensure it will pass any AI detector.