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Critical Knowledge Mobilization: Directions for Social Gerontology
Amanda Grenier1,2, Igor Gontcharov2, Karen Kobayashi3
1Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and Baycrest Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
Summary
Critical knowledge mobilization (KMb) addresses challenges in multidisciplinary research. This approach fosters innovation and a stronger KMb culture in Canadian social gerontology through engaged, reflexive practices.
Area of Science:
- Social Gerontology
- Knowledge Mobilization Studies
- Research Management
Background:
- Knowledge mobilization (KMb) is central to Canadian tri-council funding governance.
- Large, multidisciplinary contexts present conceptual and practical KMb challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce critical knowledge mobilization (KMb) for understanding KMb in large, multidisciplinary teams and social gerontology.
- Propose advancing KMb culture and engaged research for innovation.
Main Methods:
- Historical overview of knowledge production and sharing.
- Definition of critical KMb with practical examples and tensions.
- Proposal for advancing KMb culture and engaged research.
Main Results:
- Critical KMb offers a framework for navigating KMb in complex settings.
- Engaged research and a reflexive KMb process are identified as key drivers for innovation.
- A shift in KMb culture is needed within Canadian social gerontology.
Conclusions:
- A reflexive critical KMb approach can facilitate innovation.
- Promoting a culture of KMb is essential for Canadian social gerontology.
- Critical KMb provides a valuable lens for multidisciplinary research and knowledge sharing.
Keywords:
agingcritical social sciencesgouvernance de la recherchegérontologie socialeknowledge mobilizationmobilisation des connaissancesresearch governanceresearch networksréseaux de recherchesciences sociales critiquessocial gerontologyvieillissementMore Related Videos
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