A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches
We conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative methodologies. We synthesized the step-by-step methodological decisions made across 51 studies into a methodological guide and decision t...
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| description | We conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative methodologies. We synthesized the step-by-step methodological decisions made across 51 studies into a methodological guide and decision tree for future applications of the framework. A synthesis of trends within each methodological step is provided in detail. Our descriptive summary is followed by a critical discussion of how this heterogeneity can lead to ambiguity in the interpretation of findings and hinder synthesis work. These critical reflections are supported by a survey of 22 scholars, each having been a co-author on at least one of the articles reviewed in this study, on the methodological challenges for applying the framework going forward. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-030642312d284153b9fe8866469c2e162023-01-02T13:45:38ZengResilience AllianceEcology and Society1708-30872022-12-012743910.5751/ES-13493-27043913493A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approachesBen Nagel0Stefan Partelow1Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Bremen, GermanyLeibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Bremen, GermanyWe conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative methodologies. We synthesized the step-by-step methodological decisions made across 51 studies into a methodological guide and decision tree for future applications of the framework. A synthesis of trends within each methodological step is provided in detail. Our descriptive summary is followed by a critical discussion of how this heterogeneity can lead to ambiguity in the interpretation of findings and hinder synthesis work. These critical reflections are supported by a survey of 22 scholars, each having been a co-author on at least one of the articles reviewed in this study, on the methodological challenges for applying the framework going forward.https://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol27/iss4/art39frameworkindicatorsmethodologysocial-ecological systemsvariable measurement |
| spellingShingle | Ben Nagel Stefan Partelow A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches Ecology and Society framework indicators methodology social-ecological systems variable measurement |
| title | A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches |
| title_full | A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches |
| title_fullStr | A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches |
| title_short | A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches |
| title_sort | methodological guide for applying the social ecological system ses framework a review of quantitative approaches |
| topic | framework indicators methodology social-ecological systems variable measurement |
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