Ferguson et al.'s (2014) study that explored the role of self-compassion in young women athletes' psychological well-being across two phases, with the first phase using questionnaires across 83 athletes and the second phase having interviews with 11 athletes, is an example of what type of research approach?
A) A mixed methods research approach
B) A qualitative research approach
C) A quantitative research approach
D) A transformative research approach

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Ferguson et al.'s study is an example of a mixed methods research approach because it combines both quantitative (questionnaires with 83 athletes) and qualitative (interviews with 11 athletes) research methods to explore the role of self-compassion in young women athletes' psychological well-being.

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