ABSTRACT

This paper synthesises a large dataset on how social research methods and practices have been adapted or designed for use within pandemic conditions and a climate of crisis and uncertainty. The data were generated through two rapid evidence reviews of the methodological literature and in dialogue with social researchers in online knowledge exchange workshops. The authors apply the concepts of crisis, uncertainty and sustainability to discuss the ways in which social researchers are able to conduct research and make it valid, trustworthy and ethical in times of great challenge for research. The paper provides a big picture of the challenges and the degree of maturity and sustainability of various methodological responses. The authors conclude that some methods are at a critical juncture in their development for times of crisis and uncertainty and that these merit particular attention for those involved in capacity-building for social research.

摘要

本文综合了一个大型数据集，介绍了如何在大流行条件以及危机和不确定性气候下调整或设计社会研究方法和实践。这些数据是通过对方法论文献的两次快速证据审查以及在线知识交流研讨会上与社会研究人员的对话而生成的。作者运用危机、不确定性和可持续性的概念来讨论社会研究人员如何进行研究，并在研究面临巨大挑战时使其有效、值得信赖和合乎道德。本文概述了各种方法应对措施所面临的挑战以及成熟度和可持续性程度。