A5076022385- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Policy Transfer and Learning
- Irish and British Studies
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- Q Methodology Applications
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Social Media and Politics
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Community Development and Social Impact
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Criminal Law and Evidence
- Research in Social Sciences
- Jury Decision Making Processes
- Nonprofit Sector and Volunteering
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Political Economy and Marxism
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Glasgow Caledonian University
2017-2025
Abstract Experts hold a prominent position in guiding and shaping policy-making; however, the nature of expert input to decision-making is topic public debate. A key aspect deliberative processes such as citizens’ juries provision information participants, usually from witnesses. However, there currently little guidance on some challenges that organisers advocates must consider regarding involvement, including role witness, issues around witness identification selection, format evidence...
ABSTRACT The nature, causes and consequences of poverty have been debated for many years remain controversial. However, some degree consensus is a pre‐requisite feasible, sustainable effective policy responses to poverty. Research methods which can improve understanding public attitudes towards identify potential areas are particularly valuable. Q methodology research tool has the points contention in relation This article introduces main features illustrates its value by outlining how it...
This article presents findings from two case studies examining the experiences of participants and volunteers in parent/carer baby groups (playgroups) Scotland. Through a detailed study analysis – using participatory observation series semi-structured interviews this research finds that playgroups: 1) support development social capital through long-term connections sense belonging wellbeing; 2) enhance community voluntarism reciprocity, capacity building; 3) develop skills confidence their...
Public hearings are used widely in policy and decision making. Hearings have been subject to criticisms some academic quarters. While of these valid, overlooked terms the democratic value at a relational level. It has suggested theory that they valuable for deliberative approach democracy, yet very little evidence exists support this or illustrate how can best be utilised as part system. This article contributes literature two key ways. First, I introduce standards set out by Smith (2009)...