An exploratory review of the role of research mediators in social science

Bibliographic Data

ID12889316
AuthorsJudy Sebba (0000-0002-0809-7375, University of Oxford, corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume9
Issue3
Pages391-408
Publication date2013-08-01
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEvidence & Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1744-2648 • E-ISSN: 1744-2656
PublisherPolicy Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1332/174426413x662743
OpenAlexW2320134439
LanguageEN
Citations received10

The need to justify public expenditure has increased the emphasis on impact of research. Identifying ways to maximise impact is a requirement of research funders and a concern of governments internationally. Researchers are expected to communicate findings clearly, make use of the media and influence politicians and administrators. Through an exploratory review of the social science literature, the role undertaken by research mediators who translate findings and use networks to influence policy and practice is identified. Definitions of research mediators, their functions, methods, influence on decision making and implications for increasing the impact of research evidence in policy making are discussed

Engineering ethics · Exploratory research · Political science · Public relations · Social science · Sociology · Engineering · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Psychology · Social Capital and Networks