Building a middle-range theory of Transformative Social Innovation; theoretical pitfalls and methodological responses
Summary. This paper develops middle-range theory for transformative social innovation by identifying three theoretical pitfalls and proposing solutions centered on social relations and innovation processes. The authors use iterative cycles between case study research and analysis to build theory that provides practical insights into how social innovation drives transformative change. They emphasize maintaining reflexivity throughout theory development.
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Haxeltine, A., Pel, B., Bruxelles, U. L. D., Wittmayer, J. M., Dumitru, A., Kemp, R., & Avelino, F.. (2017). Building a middle-range theory of Transformative Social Innovation; theoretical pitfalls and methodological responses. European Public & Social Innovation Review. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir.17-1.5
Haxeltine, Alexander, et al. “Building a middle-range theory of Transformative Social Innovation; theoretical pitfalls and methodological responses.” European Public & Social Innovation Review, 2017. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir.17-1.5.
Haxeltine, Alexander, Bonno Pel, Université libre de Bruxelles, Julia M. Wittmayer, Adina Dumitru, René Kemp, and Flor Avelino. 2017. “Building a middle-range theory of Transformative Social Innovation; theoretical pitfalls and methodological responses.” European Public & Social Innovation Review. https://doi.org/10.31637/epsir.17-1.5.
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- DOI
- 10.31637/epsir.17-1.5
- Countries
- United Kingdom, Spain, France
- Regions
- Europe
- Categories
- innovation-theory, general-innovation
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- 2026-04-28