ABSTRACT Referring to a problem-oriented research mode, transdisciplinarity faces the challenge of dealing with the complexity of real-world problems in a methodologically controlled manner. As the first step in transdisciplinary research, problem framing aims at identifying the problem that will serve as a common orientation point for the subsequent research process. Existing approaches to integrative problem framing seek collaboration of practical and scientific actors in order to develop a common definition of the problem. Such a strategy seems to rely on a unifying mode of integration that levels the diversity of perspectives of the involved actors. This paper presents an alternative approach to integrative problem framing in transdisciplinary research, which is based on a mode of reflexive integration. The corresponding approach of ‘meaning making’ intends to systematically grasp the plurality of perspectives involved and to relate them to an overarching theme. Substantiating and reflecting meaning making based on a research project on sustainability governance in Swiss cantons, the paper argues that meaning making enables a reflexive pathway between complexity and control in transdisciplinary problem framing.

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在跨学科问题框架中的复杂性和控制之间导航。意义创造作为一种反思整合的方法

摘要 涉及以问题为导向的研究模式，跨学科面临着以方法论控制的方式处理现实世界问题的复杂性的挑战。作为跨学科研究的第一步，问题框架旨在确定将作为后续研究过程的共同导向点的问题。现有的综合问题框架方法寻求实践和科学参与者的合作，以制定问题的共同定义。这种战略似乎依赖于一种统一的整合模式，该模式可以平衡相关参与者观点的多样性。本文提出了跨学科研究中整合问题框架的另一种方法，该方法基于反思整合模式。相应的“意义制造”方法旨在系统地掌握所涉及的多种观点，并将它们与一个总体主题联系起来。该论文基于瑞士各州可持续治理的研究项目来证实和反映意义创造，认为意义创造能够在跨学科问题框架中实现复杂性和控制之间的反思性途径。