Sammanfattning

Qualitative methods are important to gain a deep understanding of complex problems and poorly researched areas. They can be particularly useful to help explain underlying conservation problems. However, the significance in choosing and justifying appropriate methodological frameworks in conservation studies should be given more attention to ensure data are collected and analysed appropriately. We explain when, why, and how qualitative methods should be used and explain sampling strategies in qualitative studies. To improve familiarity with qualitative methods among natural scientists, we recommend expanding training in social sciences and increasing collaboration with social scientists. Given the scale of human impacts on the environment, this type of nuanced analytical skill is critical for progressing biodiversity conservation efforts.

Nyckelord

Human-wildlife conflict; qualitative methods; quantitative methods; social sciences; study design

Publicerad i

Society and Natural Resources
2017, Volym: 30, nummer: 10, sidor: 1304-1310
Utgivare: TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

SLU författare

• Chapron, Guillaume

  • Institutionen för ekologi, Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
    

Globala målen

SDG15 Skydda, återställa och främja ett hållbart nyttjande av landbaserade ekosystem, hållbart bruka skogar, bekämpa ökenspridning, hejda och vrida tillbaka markförstöringen samt hejda förlusten av biologisk mångfald


UKÄ forskningsämne

Miljöledning
Tvärvetenskapliga studier


Publikationens identifierare

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2017.1333661

Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/93078