Approaches in Social Science Research

• One discipline analyzes the problem using its methodologies and theories.

  Disciplinary approach
• Multiple perspectives and studies from relevant social sciences are consulted to develop a better solution to a social problem.

  Multidisciplinary approach
• Experts from various disciplines converge to study a particular social phenomenon.

  Interdisciplinary approach
• Considered a high form of analysis because the disciplined boundaries of the social sciences are removed.

  Transdisciplinary approach
• Use different theories and methods from various social science disciplines in an integrative way that the discipline boundaries are almost indiscernible.

  Transdisciplinary approach