Mapping the Trajectory of Mixed Methods Research in TESOL

Mohammad R. Hashemi; A. Mehdi Riazi

doi:10.1002/tesq.70133

Mapping the Trajectory of Mixed Methods Research in TESOL

Mohammad R. Hashemi
, A. Mehdi Riazi

HBKU College of Humanities and Social Science

Kharazmi University

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In this anniversary paper, we provide an overview of mixed methods research (MMR) in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Addressing a brief history and key conceptual underpinnings of MMR, we map its trajectory in TESOL and applied linguistics. We also address the application of MMR in TESOL Quarterly research and suggest guidelines for conducting MMR in TESOL. Finally, focusing on the use of emerging technologies in research, we explore some future directions for MMR in TESOL.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	903-922
Number of pages	20
Journal	TESOL Quarterly
Volume	60
Issue number	2
Early online date	May 2026
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/tesq.70133
Publication status	Published - Jun 2026

Keywords

Designs
Esl
Language-acquisition
Validity

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