TY - JOUR
T1 - Conceptual tools for research on race and social problems
T2 - An overview of dynamic theory and model development
AU - Nebbitt, Von E.
AU - Tyuse, Sabrina W.
AU - Vaughn, Michael G.
AU - Perron, Brian E.
PY - 2010/10
Y1 - 2010/10
N2 - Although interpersonal, group processes and inter-group relationships are dynamic phenomena, researchers have studied these phenomena in a static manner. This article provides an overview of system dynamic modeling to bring greater attention to the importance of dynamic theoretical formulations and presents important concepts and tools that can facilitate movement in this direction. Important concepts for theory development are delineated, and various reasons why the field has a penchant for static theoretical formulations are explored. A set of tools and concepts from system dynamics is presented to guide dynamic thinking and future theory building.
AB - Although interpersonal, group processes and inter-group relationships are dynamic phenomena, researchers have studied these phenomena in a static manner. This article provides an overview of system dynamic modeling to bring greater attention to the importance of dynamic theoretical formulations and presents important concepts and tools that can facilitate movement in this direction. Important concepts for theory development are delineated, and various reasons why the field has a penchant for static theoretical formulations are explored. A set of tools and concepts from system dynamics is presented to guide dynamic thinking and future theory building.
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U2 - 10.1080/10911359.2010.494975
DO - 10.1080/10911359.2010.494975
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:78349272720
SN - 1091-1359
VL - 20
SP - 909
EP - 923
JO - Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
JF - Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
IS - 7
ER -