Dr. Abbas Tashakkori
University of North Texas
Educational Psychology
(940) 565-2162
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Education

PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1980.
Major: Social Psychology
Degree Specialization: Experimental Methods; Quantitative Methods
MS, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1977.
Major: Social Psychology
Degree Specialization: Quantitative Methods
BA, Pahlavi University, Iran, 1972.
Major: Educational Psychology

Professional Positions

Academic - P-12
Adult Education Teacher, Shiraz. (1970 – 1971).
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professor, Department Chair, Associate Dean, Florida International University. (August 2000 – May 2009).
Associate Professor, Professor, Coordinator of Doctoral Program, Louisiana State University. (August 1989 – May 2000).
Assistant Professor, Stetson University. (1988 – 1989).
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (1986 – 1988).
Assistant Professor, Shiraz University. (1980 – 1986).
Instructor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (1978 – 1979).
Pre-Doctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. (August 1975 – July 1978).
Project Director, Pahlavi Population Center. (1973 – 1975).
Military
Second Lieutenant, Iran Army, 2nd Armored Brigade, Dezful. (1971 – 1973).

Licensures and Certifications

Level A Louisiana Program Evaluator, Louisiana Department of Education. (September 1, 1989 – Present).

Professional Memberships

Member, American Evaluation Association. (2000 – Present).

SIG Chair, Mentorship Committee, Other, American Educational Research Association. (1990 – Present).

American Psychological Association. (1983 – Present).

Executive Board, Florida Educational Research Association. (2007 – 2010).

Awards and Honors

Distinguished Mentor, American Educational Research Association - Division of Research Methodology. (2010 – 2011).

Founding Chair, AERA, Mixed Methods SIG. (2005 – 2005).

Distinguished Frost Professor, Florida International University. (2004 – 2004).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

University of North Texas
DFST 4900, Special Problems, 1 course.
EPSY 5050, Foundations of Educational Research Methodology, 6 courses.
EPSY 5350, Foundations of PsychoEducational Measurement, 8 courses.
EPSY 5800, Studies of Educational Psychology, 3 courses.
EPSY 5900, Special Problems, 3 courses.
EPSY 5990, Supervised Research or Program Evaluation, 28 courses.
EPSY 6020, Research Methods in Education, 9 courses.
EPSY 6900, Special Problems, 1 course.
EPSY 6950, Doctoral Dissertation, 3 courses.

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

Book
Tashakkori, A., Johnson, B., Teddlie, C. (2021). Foundations of Mixed Methods Research 2nd Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2010). Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2009). Foundations of mixed methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social and behavioral sciences. Sage Publications Inc.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2003). Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research. Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Ochoa, S. H. (1999). Education of Hispanics in the United States: Politics, policies, and outcomes. 16, . AMS Press.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (1998). Mixed methodology: Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches. 46, . Sage.
Book Chapter
Onwuegbuzie, A., Tashakkori, A. (2015). Utilizing Mixed Research and Evaluation Methodology in Peace Psychology and Beyond. Methodologies in Peace Psychology. 115–137. Springer International Publishing.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C., Sines, M. C. (2012). Mixed methods in psychological research. Weiner, I., Shinka, J. A. & Velicer, W. F. (Eds.) Handbook of psychology (2nd Ed.), Volume 2 (Research methods in psychology). Wiley.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2011). Mixed methods research. Handbook of Qualitative Research. 285–300.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2011). Mixed methods: Contemporary issues in an emerging field. N. K. Denzin & Y. S. Lincoln (Eds.), Handbook of qualitative research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Newman, I. (2010). Mixed Methods: Integrating Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches to Research. McGaw, B., Baker, E. & Peterson, P. P. (Eds) International Encyclopedia of Education (3rd Edition). Elsevier.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. Overview of contemporary issues in mixed methods research. Tashakkori, A. & Teddlie, C. (Eds.) Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research (2nd Edition). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Brown, L. M., Borghasie, P. (2009). Integrated methods for studying a systemic conceptualization of stress and coping. K. M. T. Collins, A. J. Onwuegbuzie & Q. G. Jiao (Eds.) Toward a broader understanding of stress and coping: Mixed methods approaches. Information Age Publishing.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2009). Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to Research. Rog and Bickman, Handbook of Applied Social Research Methods (2nd Edition). Sage.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A., Johnson, B. (2008). Emergent techniques in the gathering and analysis of mixed methods data. Leavy & Hesse-Biber (Eds), Handbook of Emergent Methods. 389-414. Guilford Press.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2008). Quality of inferences in mixed methods research. Bergman, M. (Ed.) Advances in mixed methods research: Theories and applications. Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2005). Mixed methods research tradition. English, F. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Educational Administration. Sage.
Creswell, J. W., Tashakkori, A., Jensen, K. D., Shapley, K. L. (2003). Teaching mixed methods research: Practices, dilemmas, and challenges. Tashakkori and Teddlie (Eds.) Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research. Sage.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2003). The Past and the Future of Mixed Model Research: From "Methodological Triangulation" to "Mixed Model Designs". Tashakkori, A., & Teddlie, C. Handbook of mixed methods in social and behavioral research. Sage.
Thompson, V. D., Tashakkori, A. (1993). Another look at heredity and environment as shapers of the person: A proximal-distal framework for consideration. L. Savery (Ed.), Advances in Population. 57-84. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Thompson, V. D., Tashakkori, A. (1993). Population decisions: Psychological models. Mahdavan, K. and Krishnan, P. (Eds), Methodology for population studies and development. 148-167. Sage.
Conference Proceeding
WASZAK, C., Tashakkori, A., THOMPSON, V. (1988). PARENTAL INFLUENCE STYLES AND ADOLESCENT SEXUAL ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR. POPULATION INDEX. 54(3), 471–471.
Journal Article
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2012). Common "core" characteristics of mixed methods research: A review of critical issues and call for greater convergence. American Behavioral Scientist. 56(6), 774-788.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2012). Common “core” characteristics of mixed methods research A review of critical issues and call for greater convergence. American Behavioral Scientist. 56(6), 774–788. SAGE Publications.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C., Sines, M. C. (2012). Utilizing mixed methods in psychological research. Other. 428–450.
Tashakkori, A., Weeks, O. A., Villamore, E., Tracy, M. (2011). QBIC, an interdisciplinary and quantitative biological sciences curriculum: concept to implementation. Journal of Science Education. 1(12), 11-14.
Tashakkori, A. (2010). Are We There Yet?. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 3(4), 287–291.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2010). Epilogue: Current developments and emerging trends in integrated research methodology. Other. 803–826.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2010). Overview of contemporary issues in mixed methods research. Other. 2, 1–44.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2010). Putting the human back in ‘‘Human research methodology’’: The researcher in mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 4(4), 271–277. SAGE Publications.
Tashakkori, A., Creswell, J. W. (2008). Editorial: Envisioning the future stewards of the social-behavioral research enterprise. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 2(4), 291–295. SAGE Publications.
Creswell, J. W., Tashakkori, A. (2008). Editorial: How Do Research Manuscripts Contribute to the Literature on Mixed Methods?. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 2(2), 115–120. SAGE Publications.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A., Johnson, B. (2008). Emergent techniques in the gathering and analysis of mixed methods data. Other. 389–414. New York, NY: Guilford Press.
Tashakkori, A., Creswell, J. (2008). Envisioning the future stewards of the research enterprise. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
Tashakkori, A., Creswell, J. (2008). Mixed methodology across disciplines. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2008). Quality of inferences in mixed methods research: Calling for an integrative framework. Other. 101–119. Sage London.
Aghajanian, A., Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V., Mehryar, A. H., Kazemipour, S. (2007). Attitudes of Iranian female adolescents toward education and non-familial roles: A study of a post-revolutionary cohort. Marriage & Family Review.
Creswell, J., Tashakkori, A. (2007). Differing perspectives on mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
Creswell, J. W., Tashakkori, A. (2007). Editorial: Developing publishable mixed methods manuscripts. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 1(2), 107–111. Sage Publications.
Tashakkori, A., Creswell, J. W. (2007). Editorial: The new era of mixed methods. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. 1(1), 3–7. Sage Publications.
Tashakkori, A., Creswell, J. (2007). Exploring the nature of research questions in mixed methods research. Journal of Mixed Methods Research.
Creswell, J., Tashakkori, A. (2007). Salient attributes of publishable mixed methods manuscripts. Journal of Mixed Methods Research. http://mmr.sagepub.com/cgi/reprint/1/1/3.pdf
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2006). A general typology of research designs featuring mixed methods. Other.
Lopez, M., Tashakkori, A. (2006). Differential outcomes of TWBE and TBE on ELLs at different entry levels. Bilingual Research Journal.
López, M. G., Tashakkori, A. (2006). Differential outcomes of two bilingual education programs on English language learners. Bilingual Research Journal. 30(1), 123–145. Taylor & Francis.
Lopez, M., Tashakkori, A. (2004). Effects of a Two-Way Bilingual Education Program on the Literacy Development of Students in Kindergarten and the First Grade. Journal of Bilingual Education.
Tashakkori, A., Teddlie, C. (2003). Issues and dilemmas in teaching research methods courses in social and behavioral sciences: A US perspective. International Journal of Social Research Methodology.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2003). Major issues and controveries inthe use of mixed methods in the social and behvioral sciences. Other. 3–50.
Creswell, J., Tashakkori, A., Jensen, K., Shapley, K. (2003). Teaching mixed methods research: Practices, dilemmas, and challenges. Other. 619–637. Sage Thousand Oaks eCA CA.
Teddlie, C., Tashakkori, A. (2003). The research enterprise in the social and behavioural sciences: Then and now’. Other. 3–50.
Taylor, B., Tashakkori, A., Crone Koshel, L. (2001). A model of planning for school improvement and obstacles to implementation. Journal of School Leadership.
Tashakkori, A., Ropers-Huilman, B. (2000). Gender, Culture, and Ethnicity: Current Research About Women and Men edited by Letitia Anne Peplau, Sheri Chapman DeBro, Rosemary C. Veniegas, and Pamela L. Taylor. Other. 45(2), 170–173. AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION.
Tashakkori, A., Ropers-Huilman, B. (2000). Methodological and Conceptual Issues in Research on Gender and Ethnicity (a review of Gender, culture and ethnicity: Current research about women and men). Other.
Tashakkori, A., Ochoa, S., Kemper, E., Tashakkori, A., Ochoa, S., Kemper, E. (1999). Pull and push factors in the educational attainment of Hispanics: Current realities and future directions. Other. 249–268. New York: AMS Press, Inc.
Taylor, D., Tashakkori, A. (1997). Toward an understanding of teachers' desire for participation in decision making. Journal of School Leadership.
Aghajanian, A., Tashakkori, A., Mehryar, H. (1996). Attitudes toward marriage, fertility and labor market participation among adolescents in Iran. Other.
Taylor, D. L., Tashakkori, A. (1995). Decision participation and school climate as predictors of job satisfaction and teachers’ sense of efficacy. The Journal of Experimental Education. 63(3), 217–230. Taylor & Francis Group.
Taylor, D., Tashakkori, A. (1995). Participation in decision making and school climate as predictors of teachers' job satisfaction and sense of efficacy. Journal of Experimental Education.
Tashakkori, A. (1993). Gender, ethnicity, and the structure of self-esteem: An attitude theory approach. Journal of Social Psychology. 133(4), 479–488. Taylor & Francis.
Tashakkori, A., Kennedy, E. (1993). Measurement of self-perception in multi-racial context: psychometric properties of a modified Self-Description Questionnaire. British Journal of Educational Psychology. 63(2), 337–348. Wiley Online Library.
Thompson, V. D., Tashakkori, A. (1993). Population decisions: psychological models. New Delhi: Sage.
Tashakkori, A. (1993). Race, gender, and pre-adolescent self-structure: a test of construct-specificity hypothesis. Journal of Personality and Individual Differences.
Thompson, V. D., Tashakkori, A. (1992). Another look at heredity and environment as shapers of the person: a proximal-distal framework for consideration. Other. 1, 57–84.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1992). Predictors of Intention to Take Precautions Against AIDS Among Black College Students. Journal of Applied Social Psychology. 22(9), 736–753. Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1991). Race differences in self-perception and locus of control during adolescence and early adulthood: Methodological implications. Genetic, Social, and General Psychology Monographs. Heldref Publications.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. (1991). Social change and change in intentions of Iranian youth regarding education, marriage, and careers. International Journal of Psychology. 26(2), 203–217. Taylor & Francis.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D., Yousefi, F. (1990). Adolescent perceptions of parental power: Does family size and ordinal position make a difference?. International Journal of Psychology.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D., Wade, J., Valente, E. (1990). Structure and stability of self-esteem in late teens. Personality and Individual Differences. 11(9), 885–893. Pergamon.
Wade, T. J., Thompson, V., Tashakkori, A., Valente, E. (1989). A longitudinal analysis of sex by race differences in predictors of adolescent self-esteem. Personality and Individual Differences. 10(7), 717–729. Pergamon.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D., Simonian, L. (1989). Adolescents’ attributions of parental power: a re-examination of the ‘theory of resources in cultural context’. International Journal of Psychology. 24(1-5), 73–96. Taylor & Francis Group.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1989). Gender, self-perception, and self-devaluation in depression: A factor analytic study among Iranian college students. Personality and Individual Differences. 10(3), 341–354. Pergamon.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1989). Sex and SES differences in Iranian adolescent reports of parental involvement in different interaction areas. Journal of Comparative Family Studies.
Tashakkori, A., Barefoot, J., Mehryar, A. H. (1989). What does the beck depression inventory measure in college students?: Evidence from a non-western culture. Journal of Clinical Psychology. 45(4), 595–602. Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1988). Culture change and attitude change: An assessment of post-revolutionary marriage and attitudes in Iran. Population Research and Policy Review.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D. (1988). Effects of family configuration on reported indices of parental power among Iranian adolescents. Social Biology.
Tashakkori, A., Haghighat, S., Yousefi, F. (1988). Effects of preschool education on intelligence and achievement of a group of Iranian elementary school children. International Review of Education. 34(4), 499–508. Springer.
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D., Mehryar, A. H. (1987). Iranian adolescents’ intended age of marriage and desired family size. Journal of Marriage and the Family. 917–927. JSTOR.
Mehryar, A. H., Tashakkori, A., Yousefi, F., Khajavi, F. (1987). The application of the Goodenough-Harris Draw-a-Man Test to a group of Iranian children in the city of Shiraz. British Journal of Educational Psychology.
Tashakkori, A., Mehryar, A. H., Yousefi, F. (1986). Application of the Goodenough-Harris Draw-a-Man Test in elementary school children (in Persian, abstract in English). Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Hosseini, A., Tashakkori, A. (1986). Effects of individual and family characteristics on intelligence and school achievement in a group of Iranian elementary school students. Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. 1, 53–72.
Tashakkori, A., Haghighat, S., Yousefi, F. (1986). Effects of preschool education on intelligence and achievement of elementary school children (in Persian, abstract in English). Journal of Education.
Mehryar, A., Tashakkori, A. (1984). A father's education as a determinant of the socioeconomic and cultural characteristics of families in a sample of Iranian adolescents. Sociological Inquiry.
Hakimi-Manesh, Y., Mojdehi, H., Tashakkori, A. (1984). Short communication: Effects of environmental enrichment on the mental and psychomotor development of orphanage children. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
Boostani, M., Tashakkori, A. (1982). Social maturity of children reared in an Iranian orphanage. Child Study Journal. 12(2), 127–133. SUNY Coll at Buffalo.
Tashakkori, A., Mehryar, A. H. (1982). The differential roles of parents in the family, as reported by a group of Iranian adolescents. Journal of Marriage and the Family. 803–809. JSTOR.
Tashakkori, A., Insko, C. A. (1981). Interpersonal attraction and person perception: Two tests of three balance models. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. 17(3), 266–285. Academic Press.
Tashakkori, A., Insko, C. A. (1979). Interpersonal attraction and the polarity of similar attitudes: A test of three balance models. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 37(12), 2262. American Psychological Association.
Mehryar, A. H., Tashakkori, G. (1978). Sex and parental education as determinants of marital aspirations and attitudes of a group of Iranian youth. Journal of Marriage and the Family. 629–637. National Council on Family Relations.
Popular Press Article
Tashakkori, A., Thompson, V. D., Simonian, L. (1989). Adolescents' attributions of parental power: A re-examination of the 'theory of resources in cultural context.". International Journal of Psychology.

Presentations Given

Keynote/Plenary Address

Tashakkori, A. (Author & Presenter), International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS), Keynote: Challenges in Teaching and Learning Human Research Methodology., Fort Worth, United States of America. (2015 – 2015).

Tashakkori, A. (Author & Presenter), Inaugural International Conference in Psychology and Counseling,, Utilizing Integrated Methodologies in Human Sciences, Azad University, Marvdasht, Iran, Iran. (2014 – 2014).

Tashakkori, A. (Author & Presenter), Annual Meetings of the Florida Educational Research Association, Tashakkori, A. (2005). Complex Questions, Simplistic Answers: The Increasing Need for Methodological Pluralism in Educational Research., Miami, Florida, United States of America. (2005).

Oral Presentation

Tashakkori, A. (Author & Presenter), Presidential Strand Panel, American Evaluation Association,, Indicators of quality in mixed methods and their relevance to evaluation quality., United States of America. (2010 – 2010).

Tashakkori, A. (Author), NIDDR Knowledge Translation conference, Priming disability & rehabilitation research and products for future use., National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Washington, D.C, United States of America. (2009 – 2009).

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Uncategorized
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Florida International University MARC Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (Mark U*STAR) (Program Evaluator," Sponsored by National Institutes of Health (IMH/NIGMH). (2009 – 2011).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Florida International University RISE Program (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement)," Sponsored by National Institutes of Health. (2008 – 2011).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Florida International University Q'BIC project (Quantifying Biology in the Classroom)," Sponsored by National Institutes of Health. (2007 – 2011).
Tashakkori, A. (Principal), "Higher Education Language Program (HELP)," Sponsored by U. S. Department of Education, National Professional Development Program. (2005 – 2006).
Tashakkori, A. (Principal), "Partnership for Progress (PPP)," Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. (2005 – 2006).
Tashakkori, A. (Co-Principal), "Iranian adolescents' attitudes and behavioral intentions regarding education, family formation, and careers," Sponsored by Mellon Foundation (thorough the Carolina Population Center). (2002 – 2004).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Evaluation of the School Improvement Plans and their Implementation," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1999 – 2001).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Evaluation of the Louisiana K-3 Reading and Math Initiative," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1997 – 1999).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Development of Principal Standards in Louisiana," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1997 – 1998).
Tashakkori, A. (Co-Principal), "Iranian adolescents' attitudes and intentions regarding marriage, fertility and labor market participation," Sponsored by Rockefeller Foundation. (1995 – 1996).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Louisiana Fifth and Eight Grade Spanish Comprehension Assessment," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1995 – 1996).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Louisiana Fifth and Eighth Grade French Competency/Exit Exam," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1995 – 1996).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Women's Studies Project (WSP), Psychological Indicators, Family Health International," Sponsored by Family Health International (Cooperative agreement with the Agency for International Development). (1995 – 1996).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Evaluation of LaSIP Effects on Student Achievement, Attitudes, and Academic Self-Perceptions in Louisiana," Sponsored by Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program (LaSIP). (1995 – 1995).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Louisiana Teacher Evaluation Survey," Sponsored by Louisiana Department of Education. (1995 – 1995).
Tashakkori, A. (Principal), "Development and Implementation of the Evaluation Plans for the LaSIP," Sponsored by Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program (LaSIP). (1994 – 1995).
Tashakkori, A. (Other), "Mathematics and Science Teacher Estimation in Louisiana," Sponsored by Louisiana Board of Regents. (1994 – 1995).

Service

Professional Service

Editorial Review Board Member, Education Review. (January 1, 2017 – Present).

Editor, Journal Editor, Journal of Mixed Methods Research. (August 1, 2008 – Present).

Editorial Review Board Member, Evaluation and Program Planning. (January 1, 2016 – January 30, 2019).