With the growing attention to political dimensions of sustainability transitions (STs), researchers have shown interest in theoretical frameworks from policy studies and sociology. A framework that has growing popularity is the theory of strategic action fields (SAF) as developed by Fligstein and McAdam (2011; 2012). This review shows 1) how the integrated and holistic approach of SAF theory can contribute to growing interest in ST research in institutions, power, and agency; and 2) how ST researchers have modified and extended SAF theory. Based on a systematic sample of publications, the study identifies five theoretical clusters of SAF theory in ST research: actor relations and resources; change, emergence, and destabilization of fields; field rules; agency, framing, and coalitions; and strategic action in an interfield matrix. The potential of field theory as an analytical framework for ST research is discussed and critically assessed.

随着人们越来越关注可持续发展过渡（ST）的政治层面，研究人员对政策研究和社会学的理论框架表现出了兴趣。Fligstein和McAdam（2011; 2012）提出的战略行动领域理论（SAF）越来越受欢迎。这篇综述表明：1）SAF理论的综合和整体方法如何促进对机构，权力和代理机构的ST研究的兴趣不断增长；2）ST研究人员如何修改和扩展SAF理论。在系统的出版物样本的基础上，本研究确定了ST研究中SAF理论的五个理论集群：参与者关系和资源；参与者关系和资源。领域的变化，出现和不稳定；现场规则；代理，框架和联盟；和场际矩阵中的战略行动。