Systematic review approaches for climate change adaptation research
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Berrang-Ford, Lea (Author)
- Pearce, Tristan (Author)
- Ford, James D. (Author)
Title
Systematic review approaches for climate change adaptation research
Abstract
Recent controversy has led to calls for increased standardization and transparency in the methods used to synthesize climate change research. Though these debates have focused largely on the biophysical dimensions of climate change, human dimensions research is equally in need of improved methodological approaches for research synthesis. Systematic review approaches, and more recently realist review methods, have been used within the health sciences for decades to guide research synthesis. Despite this, penetration of these approaches into the social and environmental sciences has been limited. Here, we present an analysis of approaches for systematic review and research synthesis and examine their applicability in an adaptation context. Customized review frameworks informed by systematic approaches to research synthesis provide a conceptually appropriate and practical opportunity for increasing methodological transparency and rigor in synthesizing and tracking adaptation research. This review highlights innovative applications of systematic approaches, with a focus on the unique challenges of integrating multiple data sources and formats in reviewing climate change adaptation policy and practice. We present guidelines, key considerations, and recommendations for systematic review in the social sciences in general and adaptation research in particular. We conclude by calling for increased conceptual and methodological development of systematic review approaches to address the methodological challenges of synthesizing and tracking adaptation to climate change.
Publication
Regional Environmental Change
Volume
15
Issue
5
Pages
755-769
Date
6/2015
Journal Abbr
Reg Environ Change
Language
en
ISSN
1436-3798, 1436-378X
Accessed
06/03/2024, 23:26
Library Catalogue
DOI.org (Crossref)
Call Number
openalex: W1999471080
Extra
openalex: W1999471080
mag: 1999471080
Citation
Berrang-Ford, L., Pearce, T., & Ford, J. D. (2015). Systematic review approaches for climate change adaptation research. Regional Environmental Change, 15(5), 755–769. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10113-014-0708-7
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