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Complex Systems Research in Educational Psychology: Aligning Theory and Method

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this work is to provide an overview of complex systems research for educational psychologists. We outline a philosophically and theoretically sourced definition of complex systems research organized around complex, dynamic, and emergent ontological characteristics that is useful and appropriate for educational psychology. A complex systems approach is positioned as a means to align underexplored elements of existing theory with appropriate interaction dominant theoretical models, research methods, and equation-based analytic techniques. We conclude with a brief discussion of several foundational topics for complex systems research in educational psychology.

Source: Educational Psychologist

DOI: 10.1080/00461520.2018.1469411

Authors: Jonathan C. Hilpert, Gwen C. Marchand

Institutions: Georgia Southern University, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language: English

Topic: Chaos, Complexity, and Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Science Foundation, National Institute of General Medical Sciences