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IC-Behavior: An interdisciplinary taxonomy of behaviors
Kai R Larsen1, Lauren J Ramsay2, Cristina A Godinho3
1University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America.
Plos One
|September 17, 2021
Summary
A new International Classification of Behaviors (IC-Behavior) taxonomy was developed to integrate knowledge across disciplines. This behavioral framework aids in understanding complex behaviors and their relationships for improved research.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Health Sciences
Background:
- Academic disciplines often silo research on behaviors.
- Interdisciplinary understanding of behaviors is limited.
- A unified behavioral taxonomy is needed for knowledge transfer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a novel taxonomy for classifying behaviors.
- To facilitate interdisciplinary integration of behavioral research.
- To create a stand-alone extension based on the ICF framework.
Main Methods:
- Extracted key behaviors from top-tier behavioral and social science journals.
- Employed a six-step development and validation process.
- Constructed a hierarchical taxonomy with eight primary domains.
Main Results:
- Developed the International Classification of Behaviors (IC-Behavior) v.1.0.
- The taxonomy is structured hierarchically under 'Engaging in activities/participating'.
- Demonstrated flexibility for adding new behaviors, tested in the health domain.
Conclusions:
- IC-Behavior provides a unified framework for interdisciplinary behavioral research.
- The taxonomy supports the integration of nomological networks relevant to behavioral theories.
- This classification system enhances the behavioral knowledge base across scientific fields.
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