Luhmann’s autopoietic epistemology: how qualitative analysis can be rigorously reflexive from a third order of observation – a case study of AI governance research

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Abstract

This paper reflects on an advanced qualitative research methodology through the application
of Luhmann’s social system theory as a methodological framework of third order of
observation around the process of data collection, data familiarisation, data codification and
data analysis. The results offer a deeper understanding of researcher’s conditions, the
exploration of meanings, the expansion of the understanding of Luhmann’s theory, the
development of questioning, and the increasing of the degree of research’s reliability by
anticipating and clarifying issues on how the data could be interpreted. Limitations have been
noted in assessing the researcher’s psychological system.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the British Academy of Management Conference 2024
PublisherBritish Academy of Management
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 26 Apr 2024
EventBritish Academy of Management Conference 2024: Achieving transformation for greater good: societal, organisational and personal barriers and enablers - Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Sept 20246 Sept 2024
https://www.bam.ac.uk/events-landing/bam2024-conference.html

Conference

ConferenceBritish Academy of Management Conference 2024
Abbreviated titleBAM 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period2/09/246/09/24
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