INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW AS A RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AND SOCIAL POLICY: FRAMEWORK, APPLICATIONS, AND IMPLICATIONS

Wimmy Haliim and Verdy Firmantoro
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Wimmy Haliim: Department of Political Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia
Verdy Firmantoro: Department of Communication Science, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2026, vol. 13, issue 1, 250-258

Abstract: Integrative Literature Review (ILR) represents a promising research methodology for development within political science and public policy scholarship, particularly when addressing complex issues involving multiple dimensions and diverse perspectives. This article analyses the methodological framework of ILR, distinguishing it from systematic review and narrative review approaches, and demonstrates its application in the context of multidimensional social policy analysis. Through narrative synthesis of peer-reviewed literature classified into thematic domains, this study evaluates ILR's capacity to integrate diverse findings. Findings demonstrate that ILR provides unique capabilities in integrating qualitative and quantitative literature, identifying patterns of convergence and divergence, and generating analytical frameworks for policy analysts. The implications of this article underscore that ILR is not merely a methodology for knowledge synthesis but also an analytical tool that facilitates evidence-informed policymaking with institutional reform purpose within contexts characterized by complex and multidimensional governance. This article contributes to enhancing methodological literacy among policy researchers and government practitioners, particularly in adopting research approaches that are systematic yet remain flexible in responding to the dynamics of contemporary policy issues.

Keywords: Integrative Literature Review; Research Methodology; Political Science; Public Policy; Diagnostic Framework (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Z0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21036215

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