Delphi Methods In The Social And Health Sciences

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Delphi methods facilitate the systematic collection of expert judgments, particularly valuable when expertise is essential for addressing research questions. Variants include group Delphi and real-time Delphi. This book explores current methodological advancements and application examples in the social and health sciences. Key topics include concepts and variants of Delphi methods, epistemological discussions, practical challenges, and their use in social and health contexts, alongside real-time Delphi and Delphi markets. Application examples highlight the use of Delphi methods in various areas, such as qualifications for health care strategy development, personnel retention in occupational nursing, group Delphi for obesity prevention, and enhancing safety and health competence at work. The editors, Prof. Dr. Marlen Niederberger, a professor of research methods in health promotion and prevention, and Prof. Dr. Ortwin Renn, Scientific Director at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, provide insights into the methodologies. This book is a translation of the original German edition published in 2019, with the translation aided by artificial intelligence and subsequently revised for content, resulting in a unique stylistic presentation. Springer Nature is committed to advancing book production tools and technologies to support authors.