A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory
Given the value of cross-sector collaborations in solving complex societal problems, experts are now recommending that research focus on documenting process–effect linkages. This paper proposes a validated midrange theory on the process–effect links of local cross-sector action on urban living condi...
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| description | Given the value of cross-sector collaborations in solving complex societal problems, experts are now recommending that research focus on documenting process–effect linkages. This paper proposes a validated midrange theory on the process–effect links of local cross-sector action on urban living conditions. The theory expands from an initial prospective study showing that changes were produced by sequences of a limited number (n = 12) of transitional outcomes (TOs), derived from the analysis of empirical material informed by the Actor-Network Theory (ANT), that mark the progression of cross-sector processes toward their effects. This retrospective longitudinal multiple case (eight cases) study was conducted, using primarily case documents and additional interviews with actors involved, aimed at validating/expanding the transitional outcomes, and further anchoring them in ANT. The results confirm and enhance the inventory of TOs, reinforce their definitions, and solidify the midrange theory. This article presents the finalized inventory of TOs anchoring them both in the empirical observations from case studies and in their theoretical foundations drawn from ANT. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bb51cc6eec154936a48da988f54397dd2022-12-22T03:53:06ZengElsevierSSM: Qualitative Research in Health2667-32152022-12-012100199A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theoryAngèle Bilodeau0Catherine Chabot1Nadine Martin2Mélissa Di Sante3Laurence Bertrand4Louise Potvin5School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, Université de Montréal and Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Corresponding author. School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.Canada Research Chair in Community Approaches and Health Inequalities, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, Université de Montréal and Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaCanada Research Chair in Community Approaches and Health Inequalities, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaCanada Research Chair in Community Approaches and Health Inequalities, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, Université de Montréal and Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaCanada Research Chair in Community Approaches and Health Inequalities, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, Université de Montréal and Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaSchool of Public Health, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Canada Research Chair in Community Approaches and Health Inequalities, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada; Centre de Recherche en Santé Publique, Université de Montréal and Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaGiven the value of cross-sector collaborations in solving complex societal problems, experts are now recommending that research focus on documenting process–effect linkages. This paper proposes a validated midrange theory on the process–effect links of local cross-sector action on urban living conditions. The theory expands from an initial prospective study showing that changes were produced by sequences of a limited number (n = 12) of transitional outcomes (TOs), derived from the analysis of empirical material informed by the Actor-Network Theory (ANT), that mark the progression of cross-sector processes toward their effects. This retrospective longitudinal multiple case (eight cases) study was conducted, using primarily case documents and additional interviews with actors involved, aimed at validating/expanding the transitional outcomes, and further anchoring them in ANT. The results confirm and enhance the inventory of TOs, reinforce their definitions, and solidify the midrange theory. This article presents the finalized inventory of TOs anchoring them both in the empirical observations from case studies and in their theoretical foundations drawn from ANT.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667321522001615Actor-network theoryCross-sector collaborationsLongitudinal multi-case study |
| spellingShingle | Angèle Bilodeau Catherine Chabot Nadine Martin Mélissa Di Sante Laurence Bertrand Louise Potvin A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory SSM: Qualitative Research in Health Actor-network theory Cross-sector collaborations Longitudinal multi-case study |
| title | A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory |
| title_full | A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory |
| title_fullStr | A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory |
| title_full_unstemmed | A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory |
| title_short | A midrange theory of local cross-sector action based on the actor-network theory |
| title_sort | midrange theory of local cross sector action based on the actor network theory |
| topic | Actor-network theory Cross-sector collaborations Longitudinal multi-case study |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667321522001615 |
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