Advancing Methods for Interdisciplinarity in the Social Sciences – serie

This book provides a practical guide to a novel framework combining three diverse traditions within the field of discourse studies: Poststructuralist Discourse Theory, Critical Discourse Studies and Corpus Linguistics. By first covering a philosophical and conceptual overview to illustrate their compatibility, followed by detailed steps for applying them analytically within research projects, it offers an accessible framework for researchers and students interested in mixed-methods approaches to discourse analysis. The way that the book introduces both the core components of each tradition and a comprehensive framework for their amalgamation means that it will strongly interest both newcomers to the field and more experienced discourse analysts. The piece aims to act as a stimulus for greater dialogue between the traditions and to encourage further development of this unique combination of methodologies.

This book explores the potential of relational research as a creative and participatory endeavor to produce knowledge. Bringing together insights from social construction, intersectional feminist frameworks, decolonial practices, queer theories, and queer worldmaking, it prompts researchers to reimagine the theoretical underpinnings and methodological choices that shape their work. In doing so, it cultivates a community of practice in which scholars engage the complex terrain of research to advance plural and inclusive forms of knowing.This edited collection offers a global perspective on what knowledge is and how it is created, situating research practices within diverse cultural, disciplinary, and relational contexts through contributions from authors from different corners of the world. It illustrates methods that support navigating pressing global challenges, such as sustainability transitions, the surge of populism, and the enduring legacies of colonialism, racial, gendered, and sexual marginalization. An ideal resource for those interested in applying decolonial, inclusive, and interdisciplinary relational research methods, it offers students and researchers concrete ways to engage with inquiry as a situated and relational practice.

Addressing an important gap in the literature, this book is an extremely concrete and practical A-Z guide about how to design, undertake and communicate the results of a mixed methods approach to critical discourse analysis (MMCDA) in the social sciences. Offering detailed discussions of the processes used, lessons learned, and research outcomes of 3 award-winning MMCDA research projects in political studies and international relations (as well as reflections about the potential considerations around the use of AI in MMCDA research), the goal of this book is to give readers everything they require to undertake successful MMCDA projects on their own topics of research.

This book is aimed at social science researchers (e.g., psychology, criminology, sociology) from all levels of study (undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and post-doctoral) looking to develop a research project which focuses on a sensitive topic area (e.g., crime, sexual health, sexual habits, drug taking, mental health, eating disorders, domestic violence), and/or are recruiting participants from a sensitive/clinical population (e.g., children, offenders, people who are drug dependent). The book also discusses how to manage emerging issues that can impact on research on sensitive topics (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of artificial intelligence).This book supports researchers in developing appropriate methodologies as well as thinking critically about ethics when working on sensitive topics. Its authors also offer advice on maintaining professionalism and being part of a successful research collaboration, along with how to share the results of sensitive projects appropriately. There is also a chapter dedicated to looking after yourself as a researcher. As such, this book is centred around encouraging the researcher to take a non-judgemental approach, reinforcing the importance of self-care whilst researching sensitive populations and utilising evidence-based, ethical practice.

This Open Access book provides detailed practical guidance on how to do a Delphi study to establish a consensus across the broad range of social, psychological, health and environmental sciences. The book informs the design of Delphi studies by drawing on wisdom-of-crowds research on the conditions under which groups make better-quality judgements. It covers the development of the Delphi method and its many variations, as well as the ways this method has been used to make judgements of facts where the evidence is imperfect, set methodological standards, make predictions, define foundational concepts, determine collective values, and improve professional practice and policy. It takes the reader through the steps in carrying out a Delphi study and the choices that have to be made at each step. It also covers the implementation of Delphi findings in practice. Case examples are included throughout drawing from a variety of disciplines.