Social Work

The role of literary fiction in facilitating social science research

B. Yazell, K. Petersen, et al.

This study conducted by Bryan Yazell, Klaus Petersen, Paul Marx, and Patrick Fessenbecker explores how literary fiction shapes the interests and understanding of social scientists. Discover the intriguing connections revealed by surveying nearly 14,000 researchers, highlighting their perceptions and the prominent texts influencing their work.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of literary fiction on social science research. A survey of 13,784 social science researchers yielded 875 responses, revealing that while early-career researchers show more skepticism, many social scientists recognize literary fiction's role in shaping research interests and understanding relevant subjects. The study also identifies frequently cited authors and texts.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Nov 03, 2021

Authors

Bryan Yazell, Klaus Petersen, Paul Marx, Patrick Fessenbecker

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