Methodological Trends in Chinese Vocational Education Research: A Content Analysis of the 2021 'Vocational and Technical Education' Reprint Series
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53469/ijomsr.2026.09(04).02Keywords:
Vocational education, Research methodology, Present situationAbstract
This study conducts a statistical classification and analysis of the research methodologies employed in all papers published in the "Vocational and Technical Education" section of the Renmin University photocopied journals from January to December 2021. The findings indicate that qualitative research remains the predominant methodological approach in vocational education studies. However, amid the current flourishing development of vocational education practice, there is a notable shift toward methodological diversification. Specifically, the integrated application of qualitative, quantitative, empirical, and other research methods has become increasingly prevalent, reflecting a more comprehensive and pluralistic approach to inquiry in the field.
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