Fostering Interdisciplinarity: Implications for Social Sciences

Sandro Serpa, Carlos Miguel Ferreira and Ana Isabel Santos

International Journal of Social Science Studies, 2017, vol. 5, issue 12, 44-49

Abstract: At a time when interdisciplinarity is encouraged, the aim of this article is to analyse some of its implications in contexts of teaching, research and professional practice. For this purpose, and through a literature review, the concept of interdisciplinarity is discussed. Subsequently, the paper discusses its importance and the implications of its promotion, focusing on the following aspects: scientific disciplinary identity, institutional consequences, and professional consequences. It is concluded that interdisciplinary collaboration, while being, in general, difficult to achieve, can, provided that it is controlled, be both a source of recognition and scientific and/or professional opportunities for social sciences. However, there are also potential risks not to be overlooked, being important to be aware of them.

Keywords: interdisciplinarity; social sciences; sociology; collaboration; scientific knowledge (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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