Empirical Research on Ideological and Political Education: Methods, Limitations, and Prospects

Contemporary empirical research on ideological and political education has developed new methodologies in line with its evolving trends, primarily including philosophical speculative approaches, quantitative research methods, qualitative research methods, and mixed research methods. Empirical studies in ideological and political education exhibit phenomena such as insufficient methodological consciousness, constraints imposed by temporal and spatial conditions, and strong dependence on research techniques. Therefore, it is essential to enhance disciplinary normative consciousness, deepen interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen "Homo sapiens-machine" interaction to improve research quality, broaden research perspectives, enhance research efficiency, and promote continuous innovation and development in empirical research on ideological and political education.