Ecosystem Management Research

Clarifying the Concept of Interdisciplinary Work

Bibliographic Data

ID11935260
AuthorsAnna Pujadas Botey (0000-0001-6661-4089, University of Alberta, corresponding author), Tom Garvin (0000-0003-0391-0520, University of Alberta), Theresa Garvin, Rick Szostak (0000-0001-8570-4418, University of Alberta)
Year2012
Volume37
Issue2
Pages161-178
Publication date2012-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueInterdisciplinary Science Reviews (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0308-0188 • E-ISSN: 1743-2790
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1179/0308018812z.00000000012
OpenAlexW2058409500
LanguageEN
References cited69

Ecosystem management (EM) is a process for addressing environmental problems. It draws on research from multiple disciplines in order to ensure long-term maintenance of socio-ecological systems. The present study evaluates the definition of interdisciplinary work among researchers involved in generating data use (EM). The goal is twofold: to generate further discussions in research supporting EM, and to better situate this research in the broader context of interdisciplinary science. Using an online questionnaire, data was collected from 119 researchers. A cluster analysis identified both distinct and shared understandings of the concept. A logistic regression analysis identified the extent to which personal characteristics and researchers’ understandings of interdisciplinary theory determine definitions of interdisciplinary work. Researchers differ on the terminology but share an understanding about what it is: both a ‘way to do research’ and a ‘way of thinking about research’. Differences between researchers suggest a growing interest in developing deeper engagements with theoretical discussions of interdisciplinarity. Results are discussed in the context of the current state of development of research for EM and its contributions to sustainability

Context (archaeology · Data science · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Geography · Knowledge management · Management science · Process (computing · Sociology · Sustainability · Terminology · Work (physics · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Computer Science · Engineering · Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance · Ecology

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