Title
Localizing and identifying theory: A meta-theoretical approach
Date of this Version
9-13-2012
Document Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Despite extensive research in Information Systems regarding the development, anatomy, evaluation , characteristics of, and nativeness of theory, the identity of theory remains problematic. Theories develop over time and as the constituent variable and associations are modified, the “true” representation of a theory becomes a salient question. In this research, theory domains for quantitative theories are located and identified in a large-scale nomological net. This metatheoretical approach is demonstrated to provide researchers a method for comparison of the degree of evidentiary support for theory domains, locating areas of theoretical saturation and sparsity, and identifying possible pathways for theory integration and extension.
Publication Details
Published Version.
Hovorka, D. S., & Larsen, K. (2012). Localizing and identifying theory: A meta-theoretical approach. Paper presented at ISF 2012 Workshop: Information Systems Foundations: Theorising in a dynamic discipline, Canberra, Australia.
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