Quantity does not always mean quality: The importance of qualitative social science in conservation research

Rust, Niki A. and Abrams, Amber and Challender, Daniel W. S. and Chapron, Guillaume and Ghoddousi, Arash and Glikman, Jenny A. and Gowan, Catherine H. and Hughes, Courtney and Rastogi, Archi and Said, Alicia and Sutton, Alexandra and Taylor, Nik and Thomas, Sarah and Unnikrishnan, Hita and Webber, Amanda D. and Wordingham, Gwen and Hill, Catherine M. (2017) Quantity does not always mean quality: The importance of qualitative social science in conservation research. Society & Natural Resources, 30 (10). pp. 1304-1310. ISSN 0894-1920

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Abstract

Qualitative methods are important to gain a deep understanding of complex problems and poorly researched areas. They can be particularly useful to help explain underlying conservation problems. However, the significance in choosing and justifying appropriate methodological frameworks in conservation studies should be given more attention to ensure data are collected and analysed appropriately. We explain when, why, and how qualitative methods should be used and explain sampling strategies in qualitative studies. To improve familiarity with qualitative methods among natural scientists, we recommend expanding training in social sciences and increasing collaboration with social scientists. Given the scale of human impacts on the environment, this type of nuanced analytical skill is critical for progressing biodiversity conservation efforts.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Rust, Niki A. and Abrams, Amber and Challender, Daniel W. S. and Chapron, Guillaume and Ghoddousi, Arash and Glikman, Jenny A. and Gowan, Catherine H. and Hughes, Courtney and Rastogi, Archi and Said, Alicia and Sutton, Alexandra and Taylor, Nik and Thomas, Sarah and Unnikrishnan, Hita and Webber, Amanda D. and Wordingham, Gwen and Hill, Catherine M.
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Human–wildlife conflict, qualitative methods, quantitative methods, social sciences, study design
Subjects:	Social sciences > Law > Labor, social, education & cultural law > Miscellaneous social problems and services > Environmental protection Natural Sciences > Life sciences; biology > Ecology
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Development
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/7314
Publisher URL:	https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2017.1333661

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