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Theory-based systematic reviews

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It has been common to say that studies should address not just the question of what works, but also how, where, for whom and at what cost? A unifying framework for such an approach is the theory of change. This paper lays out an approach for using such a theory-based approach to systematic reviews, discussing issues which arise in mixed-methods causal chain analysis. I illustrate the funnel of attrition which is a heuristic device to understand why effect sizes are lower at the higher reaches of the causal chain, including why participation is less than usually expected. Examples are given from the international development sector.

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  • Howard White, 2018. "Theory-based systematic reviews," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 10(1), pages 17-38, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevef:v:10:y:2018:i:1:p:17-38
    DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2018.1439078
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    1. Edoardo Masset & Suchi Kapoor Malhotra & Neha Gupta & Ratika Bhandari & Howard White & Heather MacDonald & Ranjitha Puskur & Niyati Singaraju & Hugh Sharma Waddington, 2023. "PROTOCOL: The impact of agricultural mechanisation on women's economic empowerment: A mixed‐methods systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(3), September.
    2. Gunther Bensch, 2019. "The effects of market-based reforms on access to electricity in developing countries: a systematic review," Journal of Development Effectiveness, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 11(2), pages 165-188, April.
    3. Jennifer S. Wong & Chelsey Lee & Natalie Beck, 2023. "PROTOCOL: The effects of resettlement/re‐entry services on crime and violence in children and youth: A systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(1), March.
    4. Suchi Kapoor Malhotra & Ashrita Saran & Sabina Singh & Swati Mantri & Neha Gupta & Ratika Bhandari & Howard White & Ranjitha Puskur & Sarah Young & Hugh Waddington & Edoardo Masset, 2023. "PROTOCOL: Value chain interventions for improving women's economic empowerment: A mixed‐method systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(3), September.
    5. Ashima Mohan & Suchi Malhotra & Monisha Narayanan & Howard White & Hannah Gaffney, 2022. "PROTOCOL: The effectiveness of wilderness therapy and adventure learning in reducing anti‐social and offending behaviour in children and young people at risk of offending," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 18(3), September.
    6. Sabina Singh & Ashima Mohan & Ashrita Saran & Ranjitha Puskur & Avni Mishra & Linda Etale & Steven Michael Cole & Edoardo Masset & Hugh Sharma Waddington & Heather MacDonald & Howard White, 2022. "PROTOCOL: Gender transformative approaches in agriculture for women's empowerment: A systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 18(3), September.
    7. Ashrita Saran & Sabina Singh & Neha Gupta & Sujata Chodankar Walke & Ranjana Rao & Christine Simiyu & Suchi Malhotra & Avni Mishra & Ranjitha Puskur & Edoardo Masset & Howard White & Hugh Sharma Waddi, 2022. "PROTOCOL: Interventions promoting resilience through climate‐smart agricultural practices for women farmers: A systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 18(3), September.
    8. Suchi Kapoor Malhotra & Marcella Vigneri & Nina Ashley O. Dela Cruz & Heather MacDonald & Howard White, 2023. "PROTOCOL: Effectiveness of economic development interventions in humanitarian settings in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A mixed‐method systematic review," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 19(4), December.
    9. Monisha Lakshminarayanan & Guy Skinner & Jing Li & Patrick Tolan & David Du Bois & Howard White, 2022. "PROTOCOL: The effectiveness, implementation and cost effectiveness of mentoring programmes in reducing anti‐social, violent and offending behaviour in children aged 17 years and below: A mixed method ," Campbell Systematic Reviews, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 18(4), December.

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