Addressing Socio-technical Issues in Built Environment Research: A Philosophical Premise

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Maren Mallo Daniel ◽  
Jurbe Joseph Molwus ◽  
Joseph Tanko Nkup ◽  
Nenrot Gombwer Wuyokwe
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Interpretive Research ◽  
Fire Incident ◽  
Environment Research ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Single Method

AbstractResearchers within the built environment disciplines have increasingly drawn on a plurality of social methods in order to enrich their research. Three decades down the line the place of philosophy in the choice of appropriate research methods is yet to be appreciated by some built environment researchers. Consequently, a lack of adventure in interpretive research, wrong choice of methods and underrepresentation of the qualitative approach are reported, which suggests the existence of a knowledge gap. This study is aimed at illustrating the philosophical premise for employing social research methods to address socio-technical issues in built environment research. In achieving this, reference was made to a fire incident in a student dormitory in Nigeria as a problem upon which contrasting–subjectivist and objectivist–philosophical positions were examined. The consideration of these philosophical positions and the choices that resulted from both spectrums were seen to have their strengths and weaknesses. To offset the weaknesses in each approach while also leveraging on the strengths that each approach offers, the paper illustrated how a compromise–pragmatist–position can be reached to allow for the choice of, and mixing of multi-methods to solve research problems that could not be adequately solved using any single method.

Introduction to Social Research Methods

2011 ◽  
Vol 393-395 ◽  
pp. 824-827
Author(s):  
Xiao Tong Zhao ◽  
Yang Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Analyze Data

Social research is a collection of methods people use systematically to produce knowledge. This paper introduces two main approaches to collect and analyze data. They are quantitative approach and qualitative approach. The advantages and disadvantages of different approaches are also explained in this paper.

The Value of Constructivist Grounded Theory for Built Environment Researchers

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie Allen ◽  
Mark Davey
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Constructivist Grounded Theory ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Urban Research ◽  
Research Fields ◽  
Environment Research ◽  
Develop Theory ◽  
Methodological Considerations

Grounded theory is a rigorous methodology that supports the study of complex urban phenomena. This article provides an overview of a constructivist approach to grounded theory and its associated research methods and argues for its wider adoption in urban research. This article asserts that grounded theory is a tool that can provide researchers across the built environment research fields a way in which to develop theory that is inductively based. The methodological considerations that underpin a constructivist approach to grounded theory are explained. Two examples of the application of constructivist grounded theory are presented to illustrate the broad-ranging applicability of this methodology in urban research.

scholarly journals What Makes a Good Research Consultant?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Harding ◽  
Samantha Estrada ◽  
Michael Floren
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Graduate Student ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Research Problems ◽  
Good Research

Statistical and research consulting is defined as the collaboration of a statistician or methodologist with another professional for devising solutions to research problems. An in-depth, interview qualitative approach was taken to answer the research question of what makes a good research consultant. The authors interviewed four faculty members in the field of statistics and research methods and two experienced graduate student consultants. In-depth, face-to-face interviews revealed common themes regarding consultancy skills, resourcefulness, communication and interpersonal skills. The participants discussed how to improve consulting sessions and deal with clients with different statistics levels and backgrounds. Participants felt there was no difference in how they approached a qualitative vs. quantitative consulting session. Finally, all the participants stated that the training of graduate student consultants can be improved by project-based coursework.

scholarly journals The usability of Jordan stillbirths and neonatal deaths surveillance (JSANDS) system: results of focus group discussions

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousef S. Khader ◽  
Khulood K. Shattnawi ◽  
Nihaya Al-Sheyab ◽  
Mohammad Alyahya ◽  
Anwar Batieha
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Focal Points ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Neonatal Deaths ◽  
Technical Issues

Abstract Background Jordan Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Surveillance system (JSANDS) is a newly developed system and is currently implemented in five large hospitals in Jordan. This study aimed at exploring the healthcare professionals’ perception about the usability of JSANDS. Methods A descriptive qualitative approach, using focus group discussions, was adopted. A total of 5 focus groups including 23 focal points were conducted in five participating hospitals in Jordan. Results Data analysis identified nine main issues related to the JSANDS system: the system usefulness, the system performance, data quality, the system limitations, human rights, female empowerment, nurses’ competencies strengthened, the sustainability of the JSANDS, and COVID-19 impact on the system. Users reported that JSANDS data were useful, the system was simple and easy to use, and the data were accurate and complete. However, some users reported that some technical issues need to be enhanced. Conclusions JSANDS was perceived positively by the current users. According to them, it provides a formative and comprehensive data on stillbirths and neonatal deaths and their causes, and therefore, was recommended to be adopted by its users and scaled up.

scholarly journals Using brain-computer interfaces: a scoping review of studies employing social research methods

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Kögel ◽  
Jennifer R. Schmid ◽  
Ralf J. Jox ◽  
Orsolya Friedrich
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Brain Computer Interfaces ◽  
Computer Interfaces

Standardizing Social Research Methods

Social Forces ◽  
1925 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 302-304
Author(s):  
M. C. Elmer
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Social Research

TREATMENT OF TRANSGENDER CHARACTERS IN CLASS IIA RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS SUMBAWA BESAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75
Author(s):  
Ahmad Sutoyo ◽  
Umar Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Correctional Officers ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Special Treatment ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Health Safety ◽  
Transgender Inmates ◽  
Residential Institutions

This research focuses on implementation, benefits, and to find out the problems faced in the treatment of prisoners with a transgender character. In this study raised the issue of how the officers and other prisoners treat transgender inmates in Penitentiary and how they affect the health, safety, and psychological well-being of transgender inmates in the Sumbawa Besar Class IIA Penitentiary. This study uses interview and observation research methods, which describe the treatment of prisoners with a transgender character, then analyzed and concluded using a qualitative approach. Based on the analysis, it was found that the treatment of transgender inmates was considered very necessary to be carried out. Prisoners with transgender characteristics are prisoners who are unique and different from prisoners in general. Generally, prisoners with the transgender character who are spread across prisons throughout Indonesia are men whose gender is women or better known as transvestites. Prisoners with a transgender character are very vulnerable to adverse treatment by other prisoners, and can also have a negative influence on other prisoners. Special treatment of prisoners with transgender character is deemed very necessary, starting from the placement in individual blocks to specific guidance for transgender inmates. There are obstacles encountered in its implementation, including the procurement of individual blocks of prisoners with transgender character and the understanding of Correctional Officers of the problems and irregularities that will be caused by the presence of transgender inmates in prison.

Pengembangan Model Pendidikan Karakter Komunitas Anak Jalanan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 350-361
Author(s):  
Siti Julaeha ◽  
Muhidin Muhidin ◽  
Aan Hasanah ◽  
Bambang Saeful Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Street Children ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Character Building

This study tries to unravel the problems of street children related to character building, especially in the aspects of personal and social skills. So we need a model of character education that is considered suitable to be implemented in street children. This study uses a qualitative approach with library research methods. The results of this study conclude that, Among the character education models that can be implemented on street children are problem-based learning models, emphasizing more on the application of problem solving methods or problem solving which by John Dewey consists of six learning steps as follows: 1) formulating problems; 2) analyze the problem; 3) formulate hypotheses; 4) collect data; 5) hypothesis testing; and 6) formulate problem solving recommendations.  

Identifying Design Interventions in Cities for Urban Sustainability

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohit Arora ◽  
Felix Raspall ◽  
Arlindo Silva
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Urban Growth ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Urban Systems ◽  
Demolition Waste ◽  
Material Reuse

Cities have been the focus of recent sustainability and climate change mitigation efforts primarily because of unprecedented urban growth and ever-increasing resources consumption. A worrying trend has been the ever-decreasing life of buildings in cities because of premature building obsolescence. Premature building obsolescence has been cited as the major driver of demolition waste which accounts for more than 40% of total waste generated annually. This waste stream poses a bigger challenge as the pressure on natural resources increases with urban growth. A traditional way of looking at the urban sustainability has been from the perspective of the environmental sciences and waste management methods. Analyzing urban areas with design science perspectives could provide novel insights to improve existing resource consumption patterns and transform sustainability growth in cities. This study focuses on the problem of demolition waste arising from the premature building obsolescence in cities. It applies a design research methodology framework for identifying existing problems associated with demolition waste and generating strategies to transform cities into more sustainable urban systems. In the problem clarification phase, a detailed literature review was supported with stakeholder’s interviews to identify the state-of-art for building demolition process and demolition waste. Research was further extended to descriptive study-I phase to carry out a demolition case study and generate support tools to enable transformation in the existing scenario for achieving a desired state. Singapore, a dense city state of South-East Asia has been taken as a case study in this research. Results show that applying design research methods could help open-up a new dimension to solve urban sustainability challenge for built environment. It highlights that material reuse could lead to significant improvement in the built environment sustainability but the challenge associated with realization of material reuse practice needs to be addressed. Descriptive study-I concludes with the strategies on creating a reuse market through entrepreneurial innovation and an alternative material supply chain of secondary materials for regional housing demand. These results highlight the role of design research methods for tackling complex systems level problems in cities.

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