Guidelines for reporting research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe)

Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across disciplines and topics but methodological reporting is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary guidelines for methodological reporting of such research. Using Delphi methodology, a working group...

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Published in:Quality & quantity Vol. 59; no. S1; pp. 587 - 603
Main Authors: Hillen, Marij A., Hoeben, Evelien M., Kok, Rianne, McHale, Calum, Sexton, Melissa M., van der Asdonk, Sabine, van de Bongardt, Daphne, Bowman, Brett, Brown, Richard, Branje, Susan, Chorney, Jill, Donker, Monika H., Ejbye-Ernst, Peter, Geeraerts, Sanne, Van der Giessen, Danielle, Humphris, Gerald, Larsen, Helle, Philpot, Richard, Portell, Mariona, Yuan, Siyang, van der Veen, Chiel, Noordman, Janneke
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Nature B.V 01.02.2025
Subjects:
Behavior
Criteria
Delphi method
Feedback
Interdisciplinary aspects
Interdisciplinary research
Meetings
Methods
Property
Research methodology
Working groups
ISSN:0033-5177, 1573-7845
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Summary:Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across disciplines and topics but methodological reporting is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary guidelines for methodological reporting of such research. Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria (round 1). Next, in interactive meetings participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3). We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Research context; 2. Properties of the coding scheme; and 3. Application of the coding scheme. The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance quality of mono- and interdisciplinary research.
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ISSN:0033-5177
1573-7845
DOI:10.1007/s11135-024-01969-9