Beyond prosumer capitalism: Retaining the original understanding of prosumption

2017 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 663-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Dusi
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Human Activities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Grand Narrative ◽  
Academic World ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
The Social ◽  
Analytical Power

The term prosumption, simultaneously production and consumption, is becoming increasingly popular in the academic world. The growing interest in this concept, established by Alvin Toffler in 1980, is the result of several changes that fostered the fading of the classical producer–consumer division. Its increasing importance is especially noticeable in the social sciences. The attention George Ritzer recently devoted to this concept led to the development of a reworked version that raises concerns regarding the expansion of its applicability to all human activities and the proposal of the notion of prosumer capitalism as part of a new grand narrative in social sciences. Embracing the reworked version in preference to the original one seems not only to reduce the analytical power of the concept, but also to affect its ability to effectively describe a heterogeneous range of prosumption manifestations as well as to limit its fruitfulness for future research.

Personal bonds in the internationalization of the social sciences: A view from the periphery

2021 ◽  
pp. 026858092096201
Author(s):  
Leandro Rodriguez-Medina ◽  
Hebe Vessuri
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Academic Mobility ◽  
The Social ◽  
Future Research Directions

Due to the interest in formal relationships at work or to the difficulty to define what personal means, personal bonds in the social sciences have been an understudied topic. Even less has been the interest in connecting such bonds with the internationalization of careers and knowledge. In this article, the authors aim at filling this gap by studying what role personal bonds have played in the internationalization of the social sciences in Latin America. They identify factors that affect personal bonds as well as translations that scholars produce to capitalize on these ties. The most relevant of such translations, academic mobility, has to be interpreted, from a peripheral standpoint, as operating within a logic of leveling, a process that highlights structural asymmetries in the global social sciences. The authors describe both dimensions of this process and, in the concluding section, offer some policy implications and future research directions.

The Edwards' Report and the International Relations profession

1988 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Nicholson
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
International Relations ◽  
Research Council ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Social Science Community ◽  
The Social ◽  
Science Community

The Economic and Social Research Council recently published a Report commissioned from a committee chaired by Professor Edwards, a psychiatrist, so that the Council, and the social science community in general, might know what was good and bad in British social sciences, and where the promising future research opportunities lie over the next decade. Boldly called ‘Horizons and Opportunities in the Social Sciences’, the Report condensed the wisdom of social scientists, both British and foreign, and concludes with a broadly but not uncritically favourable picture of the British scene.

scholarly journals Harnessing Nature for Leisure and Creativity in Lagos Tourism and Planning

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1719-1724
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Business Opportunity ◽  
Qualitative Evidence ◽  
The Social ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Environment Service

This study reviews the recent quantitative and qualitative evidence on the need to develop our natural environments for creative and leisure purposes. Previous studies described the problem of tourism to be a universal one, as virtually all countries are faced with the problem of providing inadequate tourism for their citizens. In Nigeria urban centres the tourism conditions were not properly documented. The study investigated the tourism condition in Lagos, Nigeria. The study observed that tourism condition in the nation is presently not provided for all citizenry. The need of the majority was not considered while some of the existing few are in deplorable condition. Previous literatures reviewed shows that almost 75 percent of tourist centres are for children meaning they lack creative environment. This paper also attempts to discuss in detail the little infrastructural evidences that exists in tourism. Fifteen centres were selected and eight were investigated in this study. The study discuss the consistency of findings across Lagos State, using different methodological approaches with consideration to the major key compares the magnitudes of developing natural environment. The study adopted questionnaire as the tool for the investigation, the tool was randomly administered after which the outcomes were analysed with the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, SPSS version 16. Furthermore, aside that personal observation data was also recorded. The study identifies the emerging policy, business opportunity strategy and activities for good governance and better environment. Service provider should be willing to create the inspiration garden in other to have a greater benefits and more patronage. Since most of the centres investigated are static in nature, the study suggested that in the future, research should focus on the analysis of respondent welfare in a dynamic sense.

Designing Online Laddering Studies

2012 ◽  
pp. 193-215
Author(s):  
Thorsten Gruber ◽  
Alexander E. Reppel ◽  
Isabelle Szmigin ◽  
Rödiger Voss
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Urban Planning ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Online Environment ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Research Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
Rich Data

Laddering is a well-established research technique in the social sciences which provides rich data to help understand means-end considerations otherwise hidden from quantitative research. It does this through revealing relationships between the attributes of individuals, objects or services (i.e., means), the consequences these attributes represent for the respondent, and the values or beliefs that are strengthened or satisfied by the consequences (i.e., ends). This chapter describes how qualitative researchers can successfully apply laddering in an online environment. Through an explanation of the different stages of the online laddering process, the authors hope to encourage researchers to use this technique in their urban planning research projects. To illustrate the benefits of the technique, the authors describe a research study that successfully used the laddering technique in an online environment. The chapter concludes with the discussion of the limitations of using laddering online and suggests avenues for future research.

A framework to identify precarity in the social sciences: insights from qualitative research

2020 ◽  
pp. 147-166
Author(s):  
Elena Portacolone
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Vantage Point ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Studies

This chapter proposes a framework for identifying and recognising precarity based on qualitative research. It begins with a discussion of the context for precarity from the vantage point of the author’s background and broader theoretical influences. Next, challenges associated with recognizing and measuring precarity are presented. The chapter then turns to the methods used to detect precarity in two research studies, with a focus on four markers of precarity: uncertainty; limited access to appropriate services; the importance of maintaining independence, and; cumulative pressures. The chapter concludes with a discussion of the contribution made from the research studies as a means to inform future research.

Reframing Society and Culture in Post-Soviet Russia

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 710-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard Davis ◽  
Howard Davis ◽  
Sergey Erofeev
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Historical Materialism ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Academic World ◽  
International Trends ◽  
The Social ◽  
Soviet Russia ◽  
Soviet Experience

Abstract How far have social theorists in Russia engaged with the international academic world since the era dominated by Soviet-style historical materialism? Mainstream theories in sociology and ‘culturology’ use new vocabulary but remain loyal to ideological interpretations of society and culture. A minority of Russian sociologists have translated, adopted and critiqued Western ideas. Works by three such authors are explored and compared. This leads to consideration of the institutional development of the social sciences in post-Soviet Russia and their relative isolation from international trends, especially in the regions. The discussion highlights the limitations of old institutional hierarchies and suggests that there is new demand for internationally-trained social scientists to analyze and interpret the post-Soviet experience in innovative ways.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Stress and Problems toward Infertility: A Pilot Study of Differences between Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Infertile Couples in Toronto, Canada

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Tsorng-Yeh Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Psychosocial Stress ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Psychosocial Problems ◽  
Infertility Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
The Social ◽  
Infertile Couples ◽  
Study Participants

The purpose of this study was to explore the psychosocial stress and problems regarding infertility and to compare the differences in these two variables on infertile couples in Canada. Fifty infertile, heterosexual individuals were selected as the study participants by convenient sampling. Participants filled out three questionnaires after their infertility appointment and were divided into two groups, depending on their immigration status. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS.26). Significant differences in infertility stress and psychosocial problems existed between these two groups, with immigrants’ scores significantly higher than nonimmigrants’ scores. Years of marriage showed positive relationships with infertility stress and problems. In addition, a positive relationship existed between years of infertility and infertility problems. Furthermore, a significant negative relationship existed between the length of time living in Canada and infertility stress. The results of this study enhanced our knowledge of psychosocial stress and problems faced by infertile couples. Findings suggest that immigrants had more infertility stress and problems than nonimmigrants. Understanding infertile couples’ stress and problems provides the basis for informing and changing nursing practices on how to work with infertile couples, adjusting health policy related to infertility treatment, and needing future research in this area.      

scholarly journals Using Synthetic Controls: Feasibility, Data Requirements, and Methodological Aspects

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 391-425
Author(s):  
Alberto Abadie
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Synthetic Control ◽  
Control Methods ◽  
Control Framework ◽  
The Social ◽  
Synthetic Control Methods ◽  
Synthetic Controls ◽  
Methodological Aspects ◽  
Data Requirements

Probably because of their interpretability and transparent nature, synthetic controls have become widely applied in empirical research in economics and the social sciences. This article aims to provide practical guidance to researchers employing synthetic control methods. The article starts with an overview and an introduction to synthetic control estimation. The main sections discuss the advantages of the synthetic control framework as a research design, and describe the settings where synthetic controls provide reliable estimates and those where they may fail. The article closes with a discussion of recent extensions, related methods, and avenues for future research. (JEL B41, C32, C54, E23, F15, O47)

scholarly journals Exploring urban paradigms tackling COVID-19 in blogs communities: The case of SDG 11: استكشاف تصدي النماذج الفكرية الحضرية لـكوفيد-19 في مجتمعات المدونات: حالة الهدف 11 للتنمية المستدامة

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 55-35
Author(s):  
Hisham G. Abusaada, Abeer M. Elshater Hisham G. Abusaada, Abeer M. Elshater
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Urban Studies ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Planning Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Planning And Design ◽  
The Social ◽  
Urban Planning And Design

This article provides a systematic and critical review of urban paradigms that incorporate economic and cultural diversity, information technology, and competitiveness considering the SDG 11. It explores the possibility of discussing future research using sets of research topics and words of coexistence predefined in urban planning and design literature. This work uses a deductive approach, content analysis and systematic and critical review to highlight the social challenges that address social distancing strategy reflected in SDG 11. The authors systematically focused on blogs published online in 2020, specifically in urban studies, social sciences, planning theory, and public health. They tested their reliability against articles included in the Scimago rank. The findings provide a toolkit with social and behavioural settings, mobility, infrastructure, and urbanization in the post-pandemic era. This study recommended a review of the importance of taking blogs that discuss new urban intellectual models to confront the Coronavirus when developing sustainable cities and societies according to SDG11, after ensuring their reliability.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced by Teachers About Inculcating Islamic Values: Pilot Inquiry

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-145
Author(s):  
Muhammad Amin ◽  
Tanjeel Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Islamic Values

This paper examined the different challenges faced by the teachers in inculcating Islamic values among teachers in selected private Islamic secondary schools in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. To achieve the purpose of this study, descriptive analysis (frequencies and percentages) was formulated to direct the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study consisted of 106 teachers from 145 respondents drawn from the area of the study. The instruments for data collection were first the teachers’ attitudes. Then, the school environment and the last teaching materials/aids. The data were analyzed quantitatively using Statical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The result shows that most teachers, specifically 75%, who participated in this study faced challenges in inculcating Islamic values in teaching at school. The researcher suggested that future research should include additional public school teachers to compare their challenges of inculcating Islamic values. 

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