关键词: 心理学, 研究方法, 问题导向, 实践应用

Abstract: Research methods are used to solve theoretical and practical problems. So long as the method is suitable for the problem, it is good and appropriate. However, the present psychology has the bias to judge a study by the research method that was used. In general, research that using experimental and advanced statistical methods is more likely to be judged as good. When researchers pay too much attention to the use of “orthodox” and “mainstream” methods, they tend to ignore the real research problems. The book “New Advances in Psychological Research Methods” by Dr. Xin introduces some old but less wellregarded approaches, as well as some other new approaches to psychological research. The introduction of these methods derives from the authors deep introspection on the status of psychology, which shows a coordination and integration of methods, theories, and practices. It can be said that this monograph not only complements our understanding of psychological research methods, but also provides methodological guidance on how to do research.

Key words: psychology, research methods, problem oriented, practical application