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Collecting data on nonviolent action

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  • Joel Day

    (Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver)

  • Jonathan Pinckney

    (Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver)

  • Erica Chenoweth

    (Joseph Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver & Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO))

Abstract

While several existing datasets can help to address pressing questions on nonviolent resistance, data collection on nonviolent conflict involves several distinct challenges, including (1) conceptual distinctions between the absence of violence, non-violent behavior, and nonviolent direct action; (2) a systematic violence bias in mainstream news reports; and (3) incentives to misrepresent. As a way forward, we advocate (1) collecting data at multiple temporal and purposive units; (2) diversifying source materials; and (3) coding ambiguity as a meaningful substantive variable.

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  • Joel Day & Jonathan Pinckney & Erica Chenoweth, 2015. "Collecting data on nonviolent action," Journal of Peace Research, Peace Research Institute Oslo, vol. 52(1), pages 129-133, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:joupea:v:52:y:2015:i:1:p:129-133
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