International Collaborations in Behavioral and Social Sciences: Report of a Workshop

Based on the outcomes of a workshop convened by the U.S. National Committee for Psychological Science and informed by a survey of social scientists who have led cross-national projects, this National Science Foundation-funded report addresses the multiple benefits of research extending across national boundaries and describes factors common among successful collaborations. Workshop participants identified the obstacles frequently encountered and suggested ways of dealing with these challenges to enhance international collaborative research in the behavioral and social sciences. Several dimensions of collaborative processes, such as research planning, methodological issues, organizational concerns, varied training approaches, and funding needs receive critical attention in this book. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroduction1 The Benefits of International Collaborations2 Obstacles to International Collaborations3 Enhancing International Research CollaborationsAppendixesAppendix A: AgendaAppendix B: Workshop Participants and SpeakersAppendix C: The Benefits of Cross-Cultural CollaborationAppendix D: Results of a Survey of International Collaborative Research in Psychology: Views and Recommendations from Twenty-six Leaders of ProjectsAppendix E: Survey Questionnaire: Building International Collaborations in Psychological Research: Reflections on Successful International CollaborationsAppendix F: IRB and Ethical Issues in Conducting International Behavioral Science Research