Academic Network: Delphi techniques in the health and social sciences. Concept, methodological basis and quality (acronym: DeWiss)
This academic network focuses on epistemological principles, methodological issues and guidelines for conducting and reporting Delphi techniques.
Over 20 academics from different disciplines and epistemological approaches pursue the following goals:
- Networking and fostering young academics
- Well-founded and insightful exchange of knowledge and experience regarding Delphi techniques
- Carrying out methodological tests and surveys to improve the methods base for Delphi techniques
- Developing and reaching consensus on a guideline for reporting Delphi studies
Funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 429572724
If you are interested in joining the network, please contact marlen.niederberger(at)ph-gmuend.de.
Organization in Working Groups
The network is structured into three working groups with different focal areas:
- Working group 1: Claims of Knowledge, Research Practice and Practical Application - Leaders: Saskia Jünger & Christian Dayé
- Working group 2: Survey and Feedback Design - Leaders: Stefanie Deckert & Michael Häder
- Working group 3: Reporting Guideline - Leaders: Marlen Niederberger & Marco Sonnberger