ABSTRACT

To explore and address complex water-related issues, true collaborative, interdisciplinary research at the interface of hydrology and social science is necessary. Accordingly, hydrologists are increasingly working with social sciences and becoming involved in fieldwork with participants. With the overarching aim of facilitating collaboration and interdisciplinary water research, here we discuss important considerations and guiding principles for hydrologists, both those new to and those already familiar with interdisciplinary research, who are: (i) involved in fieldwork with participants; and (ii) working more collaboratively with social scientists. Drawing on first-hand experiences, this paper combines theory and experience from hydrologists and social scientists from their various interdisciplinary research projects to better understand key ethical, theoretical and practical considerations when working with participants. Complementary to this, we discuss the barriers and opportunities in collaborative interdisciplinary research. Facilitating these practices and understandings for hydrologists is essential to strengthen collaboration and to develop more holistic, successful research.

摘要

为了探索和解决与水有关的复杂问题，有必要在水文学和社会科学的界面上进行真正的跨学科合作研究。因此，水文学家越来越多地与社会科学合作，并与参与者一起参与野外工作。为了促进合作和跨学科水研究的总体目标，我们在这里讨论水文学家的重要考虑因素和指导原则，无论是初学者还是已经熟悉跨学科研究的人，他们是：（i）与参与者一起进行野外工作；（ii）与社会科学家更加合作。借鉴第一手经验，本文结合了水文学家和社会科学家在跨学科研究项目中的理论和经验，以便在与参与者合作时更好地理解关键的伦理，理论和实践考虑。作为补充，我们讨论了跨学科合作研究中的障碍和机遇。对水文学家来说，促进这些实践和理解对于加强协作和开展更全面，更成功的研究至关重要。