Revista Latinoamericana de Metodologia de las Ciencias Sociales
Scope & Guideline
Championing Academic Equity in Social Science Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovative Methodological Approaches:
The journal aims to explore and promote innovative methodologies that can address the diverse and complex social phenomena in Latin America, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods. - Interdisciplinary Research:
A significant focus is on interdisciplinary methodologies that integrate various fields of study to tackle complex social issues, reflecting the interconnectedness of social phenomena. - Reflexivity and Subjectivity in Research:
The journal emphasizes the importance of reflexivity, subjectivity, and the researcher's role in the research process, encouraging researchers to critically reflect on their influences and biases. - Participatory and Community-Based Research:
There is a strong emphasis on participatory action research and community engagement, promoting methodologies that empower marginalized voices and foster social change. - Cultural and Contextual Relevance:
The journal highlights the need for methodologies that are culturally and contextually relevant to the Latin American landscape, ensuring that research outputs resonate with local realities.
Trending and Emerging
- Ethnographic and Audiovisual Methods:
There is an increasing trend towards the use of ethnographic and audiovisual methods, particularly in the context of contemporary social issues such as the pandemic, highlighting the importance of immersive and participatory research. - Methodological Reflections on Emotions and Subjectivity:
Recent publications emphasize the role of emotions and subjectivity in the research process, indicating a growing recognition of the affective dimensions of social research and the importance of researcher reflexivity. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Complex Problems:
The journal is witnessing a surge in interdisciplinary methodologies that address complex social issues, such as socio-environmental conflicts and public health crises, reflecting the need for holistic understanding. - Focus on Gender and Social Justice:
Emerging themes related to gender studies, particularly in the context of violence prevention and equality, demonstrate the journal's commitment to exploring social justice issues through innovative methodological lenses. - Use of Mixed Methods:
There is a notable increase in the application of mixed methods, which combine qualitative and quantitative approaches, allowing for a richer and more comprehensive understanding of social phenomena.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Quantitative Methods:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional quantitative methods that rely heavily on statistical analysis without incorporating qualitative insights, as the focus shifts towards more integrative approaches. - Standardized Survey Techniques:
Standardized survey techniques, which were once prevalent, seem to be less emphasized as researchers move towards more nuanced and context-specific data collection methods that capture the complexities of social realities. - Historical Methodologies:
Research utilizing strictly historical methodologies without interdisciplinary integration has become less frequent, indicating a trend towards combining historical analysis with contemporary social research methods.
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