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Research as a tool for change?

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  • Susanna Elfors

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In many studies on environmental sustainability, research is combined with initiating action. This approach differs from the more traditional natural-sciences view of research. However, the potential problems of the action orientation are seldom reflected upon. The aim of this paper, is to discuss pitfalls as well as possibilities and to propose a methodology for action-oriented Environmental Research. Comparisons with methodologies for Action Research (AR) and case studies are made. Experiences from a previous study on environmental practice in two Swedish residential areas are also used. The results of the discussion indicate several problems, and some of these could be overcome.

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  • Susanna Elfors, 2006. "Research as a tool for change?," International Journal of Sustainable Development, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(1), pages 1-15.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijsusd:v:9:y:2006:i:1:p:1-15
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    1. Vasiliki Zepatou & Maria Loizidou & Archontoula Chaloulakou & Nicolas Spyrellis, 2016. "School Facilities and Sustainability-Related Concepts: A Study of Hellenic Secondary School Principals’, Teachers’, Pupils’ and Parents’ Responses," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 8(4), pages 1-28, March.

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