Finding an academic space: reflexivity among sustainability researchers

• Published in: Ecology and society Vol. 23; no. 4; p. 20
• Main Authors: Knaggård, Åsa, Ness, Barry, Harnesk, David
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ottawa Resilience Alliance 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Annan samhällsvetenskap; Boundaries; Careers; Colleges & universities; Group research; Identity; Intellectuals; interdisciplinarity; Interdisciplinary subjects; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Other Social Sciences; Reflexivity; Research methodology; Researchers; Samhällsvetenskap; Social Sciences; Students; Studies; Sustainability; sustainability research; transdisciplinarity; University research

Reflexivity is arguably an important aspect of doing sustainability research. The inter- and transdisciplinary character of sustainability research, as well as its change-oriented agenda, require scholars to reflect on their role as researchers, their research focus and methodology, and its relation...