A critical evaluation of interventions to progress transdisciplinary research

M. Buizer; K. Ruthrof; S.A. Moore; E.J. Veneklaas; G.E.St.J. Hardy; C. Baudains

doi:10.1080/08941920.2014.945058

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A critical evaluation of interventions to progress transdisciplinary research

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A critical evaluation of interventions to progress transdisciplinary research

M. Buizer, K. Ruthrof, S.A. Moore, E.J. Veneklaas, G.E.St.J. Hardy and C. Baudains

Society & Natural Resources, Vol.28(6), pp.670-681

2015

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2014.945058

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Abstract

Transdisciplinary research is widely being promoted for its potential to effectively address complex issues, such as ecosystem management in a changing climate. Working across disciplines and with broader society can benefit greatly from continuous evaluation to improve transdisciplinary practices. However, methods for such continuous self-reflection are scarce, with little evidence of the application of social science concepts, theory, or methods. This article presents a case study of how researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds have familiarized themselves with the key social science concepts of “structure” and “agency” to reflect on the integrative research efforts of a research center in southwestern Australia. They identified influential “structures” as the geographical separation of the center's research groups, contrasting research cultures, and little previous engagement with the social sciences. Evidence of “agency” comprised various interventions to promote collaboration. Intriguingly, these interventions rendered some challenging paradoxes.

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Title: A critical evaluation of interventions to progress transdisciplinary research
Authors/Creators: M. Buizer (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
K. Ruthrof (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
S.A. Moore (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
E.J. Veneklaas (Author/Creator) - The University of Western Australia
G.E.St.J. Hardy (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
C. Baudains (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Society & Natural Resources, Vol.28(6), pp.670-681
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Identifiers: 991005540776807891
Copyright: © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
Murdoch Affiliation: Centre of Excellence for Climate Change and Forest and Woodland Health; School of Veterinary and Life Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 6 Social Sciences; 6.153 Climate Change; 6.153.558 Climate Change Adaptation
Web Of Science research areas: Development Studies; Environmental Studies; Regional & Urban Planning; Sociology
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