Guidelines for reporting research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe)
Abstract 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.
Authors
- Peter Ejbye‐Ernst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4598-7235)
- Siyang Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6661-5444)
- Gerry Humphris (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4601-8834)
- Jill Mac Laren Chorney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6137-049X)
- Mariona Portell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5939-6842)
- Richard Philpot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0359-2123)
- Sanne B. Geeraerts (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5513-5808)
- Calum McHale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9274-7261)
- Richard Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6989-9200)
- Rianne Kok (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3620-7313)
- Daphne van de Bongardt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5777-9201)
- Daniëlle Van der Giessen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8445-3204)
- Susan Branje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9999-5313)
- Marij A. Hillen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5724-7934)
- Brett Bowman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2322-0861)
- Monika H. Donker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9273-6127)
- Janneke Noordman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4344-7534)
- Chiel van der Veen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7517-4764)
- M. Sexton
- Helle Daugaard Larsen
- Evelien M. Hoeben
- Sabine van der Asdonk
Institutions
- Leiden University (NL)
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ES)
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- University of St Andrews (GB)
- University of Dundee (GB)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (US)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Windesheim University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- Netherlands Youth Institute (NL)
- Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research (NL)
- Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
- Lancaster University (GB)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Quality & Quantity
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-024-01969-9
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.45
Funders
- Lorentz Center