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Understanding power, social capital and trust alongside near real-time water quality monitoring and technological development collaboration
Abstract We report on qualitative social research conducted with stakeholders in a local agricultural knowledge and advice network associated with a collaborative water quality monitoring project. These farmers, advisors and researchers allude to existing social dynamics, technological developments, and (more general) social evolution which is analysed against a novel analytical framework. This framework considers notions of power, social capital, and trust as related and dynamic, forming the basis of our contribution to knowledge. We then probe the data to understand perceived impacts of the collaborative project and social interaction associated with this research project, which involved cutting edge automated and frequent water quality monitoring that allowed for near real-time access to data visualisation displayed via a bespoke mobile or web ‘app’ (1622WQ). Our findings indicate that a multi-faceted approach to assessing and intervening based on consideration of multiple social dimensions holds promise in terms of creating conditions that allow for individual and group learning to encourage changes in thinking required to result in improved land management practice.
Highlights Novel framework considers notions of power, social capital, and trust as related and dynamic. Research conducted with stakeholders in a local agricultural knowledge and advice network. Examines existing social dynamics, technological development, and social-technical evolution. A multi-faceted approach to assessing/intervening considering multiple social dimensions was useful.
Understanding power, social capital and trust alongside near real-time water quality monitoring and technological development collaboration
Abstract We report on qualitative social research conducted with stakeholders in a local agricultural knowledge and advice network associated with a collaborative water quality monitoring project. These farmers, advisors and researchers allude to existing social dynamics, technological developments, and (more general) social evolution which is analysed against a novel analytical framework. This framework considers notions of power, social capital, and trust as related and dynamic, forming the basis of our contribution to knowledge. We then probe the data to understand perceived impacts of the collaborative project and social interaction associated with this research project, which involved cutting edge automated and frequent water quality monitoring that allowed for near real-time access to data visualisation displayed via a bespoke mobile or web ‘app’ (1622WQ). Our findings indicate that a multi-faceted approach to assessing and intervening based on consideration of multiple social dimensions holds promise in terms of creating conditions that allow for individual and group learning to encourage changes in thinking required to result in improved land management practice.
Highlights Novel framework considers notions of power, social capital, and trust as related and dynamic. Research conducted with stakeholders in a local agricultural knowledge and advice network. Examines existing social dynamics, technological development, and social-technical evolution. A multi-faceted approach to assessing/intervening considering multiple social dimensions was useful.
Understanding power, social capital and trust alongside near real-time water quality monitoring and technological development collaboration
Fielke, Simon (author) / Taylor, Bruce M. (author) / Coggan, Anthea (author) / Jakku, Emma (author) / Davis, Aaron M. (author) / Thorburn, Peter J. (author) / Webster, Anthony J. (author) / Smart, James C.R. (author)
Journal of Rural Studies ; 92 ; 120-131
2022-03-24
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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