Most of the studies included in the review
Research gap analysis derived from 4 psychology papers in our local library.
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Most of the studies included in the review were cross-sectional. Only two studies justified their sample sizes. Eleven studies had limited representativeness due to sampling procedures. Six studies did not provide information about non-resp
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Sourced from the limitations section and conclusions of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 4 journals.
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Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- Factors associated with psychological distress among end-of-life care volunteers: a systematic review of quantitative and qualitative evidence (2026) · BMC Palliative Care · doi
The review is limited by the quality of the included studies, with none of the studies based on sample size calculations and most studies not controlling for confounding. The review is also limited by the heterogeneity of the studies, which precluded meaningful integration of quantitative and qualitative findings.
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: review limited quality included studies none based sample - Parenting Factors and Metacognitive Beliefs: A Systematic Review (2026) · Psikiyatride Guncel Yaklasimlar - Current Approaches in Psychiatry · doi
Most of the studies included in the review were cross-sectional. Only two studies justified their sample sizes. Eleven studies had limited representativeness due to sampling procedures. Six studies did not provide information about non-responders or did not take steps to address it.
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: studies included review were cross-sectional only two justified - Neuropsicología Clínica de las Adicciones: Revisión Bibliográfica (2026) · Revista Multidisciplinaria Investigación Contemporánea · doi
The study has several limitations, including the heterogeneity of the included studies and the lack of a systematic review methodology. The review is based on a narrative approach, which may be subject to bias. The study does not provide a comprehensive overview of all existing literature on the topic.
generallimitations sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: study has several limitations including heterogeneity included studies - Adding Mindfulness to CBT in Group Counseling: A Randomized Pilot Study on Self-Efficacy, Cognitive Flexibility, and Self-Compassion (2026) · Primenjena psihologija · doi
While this study offers significant insights, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations that warrant consideration, particularly the small sample size, which represents a significant limitation and should be emphasized when interpreting the results.
generalconclusionsevidence 4/5Keywords: significant offers insights important acknowledge certain limitations warrant consideration particularly small sample size represents limitation
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