Barbrook-Johnson, P. orcid.org/0000-0002-7757-9132 and Carrick, J. orcid.org/0000-0002-2106-9643 (2022) Combining complexity-framed research methods for social research. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 25 (6). pp. 835-848. ISSN 1364-5579
Abstract
Research methods with roots in complexity science are increasingly popular in social research. However, they are not widespread and have potential to deliver value more fully and consistently to social research and methodology. One reason for this is that methods are often used alone, or only with traditional social research methods. We attempt to support and catalyse the use of complexity-framed methods in combination in social research, by systematically reviewing which methods framed in the language of complexity (not including traditional social research methods) have been combined, how, and why. We do this to make clear the state-of-the-art of combinations and to consider gaps and potential new combinations. We find many examples of different methods used together, with simulation methods well-represented. Most examples appear in recent years despite the methods, and interest in complexity, being around much longer. We identify four types of combination, seven purposes, and consider future directions.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021 The Author(s). This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4. 0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
Keywords: | Basic Behavioral and Social Science; Behavioral and Social Science; Generic health relevance |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Politics and International Relations (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL ES/S007024/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 14 Apr 2023 15:07 |
Last Modified: | 14 Apr 2023 15:07 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Informa UK Limited |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/13645579.2021.1946118 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:198173 |