We conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative methodologies. We synthesized the step-by-step methodological decisions made across 51 studies into a methodological guide and decision tree for future applications of the framework. A synthesis of trends within each methodological step is provided in detail. Our descriptive summary is followed by a critical discussion of how this heterogeneity can lead to ambiguity in the interpretation of findings and hinder synthesis work. These critical reflections are supported by a survey of 22 scholars, each having been a co-author on at least one of the articles reviewed in this study, on the methodological challenges for applying the framework going forward.
Nagel B. and Partelow S. (2022) A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches. Ecology and Society 27(4): 39. 10.5751/ES-13493-270439
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Title = {A methodological guide for applying the social-ecological system (SES) framework: a review of quantitative approaches},
Author = {Nagel, Ben and Partelow, Stefan},
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Journal = {Ecology and Society},
Year = {2022},
Pages = {39},
Volume = {27},
Doi = {10.5751/ES-13493-270439},
Abstract = {We conducted a systematic review of the literature applying Elinor Ostrom’s social-ecological systems framework (SESF), with a focus on studies using quantitative methodologies. We synthesized the step-by-step methodological decisions made across 51 studies into a methodological guide and decision tree for future applications of the framework. A synthesis of trends within each methodological step is provided in detail. Our descriptive summary is followed by a critical discussion of how this heterogeneity can lead to ambiguity in the interpretation of findings and hinder synthesis work. These critical reflections are supported by a survey of 22 scholars, each having been a co-author on at least one of the articles reviewed in this study, on the methodological challenges for applying the framework going forward.},
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VL - 27
DO - 10.5751/ES-13493-270439
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