ArticleEnvironmental science & policy2019
Institutional insights on integrating social and environmental science for solutions-driven research.
Article in Environmental science & policy, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Psychosocial responses to outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN): a scoping review.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Where on Earth Are the Earth Sciences? A Mixed-Methods Study of Environmental Justice Research Trends and Roadblocks to Engagement.GeoHealth · 2026Article
- Lessons learned and recommendations in conducting solutions-driven environmental and public health research.Journal of environmental management · 2024Article
- Toward Coequality of the Social Sciences in the National Climate Assessment.Weather, climate, and society (Print) · 2022Article
- Using researcher and stakeholder perspectives to develop promising practices to improve stakeholder engagement in the solutions-driven research process.Socio-ecological practice research · 2022Article
- Advancing Translational Research in Environmental Science: The Role and Impact of Social Sciences.Environmental science & policy · 2021Article
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Abstract
Solving complex environmental problems requires interdisciplinary research involving the social and environmental sciences. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is working toward solutions-driven research and interdisciplinary integration within its Office of Research and Development. This article details the history of this process and discusses lessons learned from other federal agencies seeking to integrate social and biophysical research: finding the right combination of top down and bottom up approaches; balancing objectives of advancing science and/or supporting programmatic operations; using social science methods to inform the process; and engaging multiple stakeholders. Attention to the social context of scientific practice, including research processes and research use, fosters success. Three strategies for integrating social sciences to support solutions-driven environmental research are: weaving social science throughout the research process, strengthening social networks, and fostering interdisciplinary hubs. Integration into planning and carrying out research has greater transformative potential than integration into product development and distribution. This article provides insights into institutional considerations for advancing interdisciplinarity and the social context of scientific practice in government agencies. It illustrates the multiple decision contexts and inclusion of social science at the science-policy interface.
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