Participatory modeling of institutional dynamics: Navigating epistemological challenges in fuzzy cognitive mapping
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Researching Institutions in Natural Resource Governance: Methods and Frameworks . ed. / Fiona Nunan. 1st Edition. ed. London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2024. p. 97-116 (Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management).
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TY - CHAP
T1 - Participatory modeling of institutional dynamics
T2 - Navigating epistemological challenges in fuzzy cognitive mapping
AU - Makris, Jelto
AU - Kriegl, Michael
AU - Nagel, Ben
AU - Schlüter, Achim
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Fiona Nunan; individual chapters, the contributors.
PY - 2024/1/1
Y1 - 2024/1/1
N2 - Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) is an increasingly popular participatory modeling method that facilitates the creation of structured causal maps to compare perspectives on a particular social-ecological system among individuals or groups, as well as the analysis of perceived system dynamics and feedback loops. This chapter explores the value of FCM for understanding and/or improving institutions and institutional change, while highlighting trade-offs in study design and epistemological challenges related to stakeholder participation and modeling that may affect its efficacy for institutional analysis. Reflecting on the participatory challenges encountered during the application of FCM in a case study on Harmful Algal Blooms in coastal Peru, we emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing epistemological, theoretical tensions and power issues linked to FCM from the outset of the research process. This not only helps in navigating challenges throughout the process but can also promote more realistic expectations of the tool’s participatory potential. Finally, this chapter provides recommendations for researchers and practitioners that intend to use FCM in the realm of institutional analysis.
AB - Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) is an increasingly popular participatory modeling method that facilitates the creation of structured causal maps to compare perspectives on a particular social-ecological system among individuals or groups, as well as the analysis of perceived system dynamics and feedback loops. This chapter explores the value of FCM for understanding and/or improving institutions and institutional change, while highlighting trade-offs in study design and epistemological challenges related to stakeholder participation and modeling that may affect its efficacy for institutional analysis. Reflecting on the participatory challenges encountered during the application of FCM in a case study on Harmful Algal Blooms in coastal Peru, we emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing epistemological, theoretical tensions and power issues linked to FCM from the outset of the research process. This not only helps in navigating challenges throughout the process but can also promote more realistic expectations of the tool’s participatory potential. Finally, this chapter provides recommendations for researchers and practitioners that intend to use FCM in the realm of institutional analysis.
KW - Environmental Governance
KW - Sustainability Governance
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85213510468&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.4324/9781032624679-6
DO - 10.4324/9781032624679-6
M3 - Chapter
SN - 978‑1‑032‑62466‑2
SN - 978‑1‑032‑62468‑6
T3 - Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management
SP - 97
EP - 116
BT - Researching Institutions in Natural Resource Governance
A2 - Nunan, Fiona
PB - Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
CY - London
ER -