Abstract
This research presents a meta-theoretic analysis of a nomological net for the purpose of identifying potential pathways for theory integration and multilevel theory development. Success in these two areas holds the potential to reduce theory clutter in IS and related social sciences. As a proof-of-concept, we identify theory domains that share ancillary variables or functional/structural components, using a 20-year sample of construct-based quantitative research published in core journals of the IS discipline. Identification of shared variables provides possible extension and integration development that will reduce theory fragmentation and may lead to discovery of fundamental unifying processes that underlie phenomena across disciplines.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 46th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2013 |
Place of Publication | United States |
Publisher | University of Hawai‘i Press |
Pages | 4656-4665 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780769548920 |
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Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Event | 46th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2013 - Wailea, Maui, HI, Wailea, Maui, HI, United States Duration: 7 Jan 2013 → 10 Jan 2013 |
Conference
Conference | 46th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, HICSS 2013 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Wailea, Maui, HI |
Period | 7/01/13 → 10/01/13 |