哲学社会科学研究方法创新的影响因素及影响机理

影响哲学社会科学方法创新的因素可分为主体因素、保障因素、动力因素三类。主体因素即哲学社会科学研究者个人因素,是最直接的影响因素;哲学社会科学研究的物质条件、管理体制与机制、文化氛围、科研团队建设分别为哲学社会科学方法创新活动提供了物质保障、制度保障、文化保障和组织保障;政府支持、技术发展、社会需求又为哲学社会科学方法创新提供了前进动力。政府可通过加大投入、改革体制、支持团队建设、倡导创新文化、搭建交流平台等方式进一步推动我国哲学社会科学研究方法创新。

Factors Which Have an Impact on the Innovation of Social Science Research Methods and Their Mechanism

The factors which have an impact on the innovation of social science research methods can be divided into three categories: ″subjective factors″,″guarantee factors″ and ″motivation factors″. Firstly,″subjective factors″ are the most direct factors,which can be further divided into two types: the researcher’s innovation ability and innovation motivation. Secondly,″guarantee factors″ include material conditions,management system and mechanism,cultural atmosphere,and team building.These factors provide material support,policy support,cultural support and organization support respectively to the innovation of social science research methods.To look at it closely,material conditions are a prerequisite for scientific innovation,and research funds are the most important factor.Management systems and mechanisms relate to the allocation system of research funds,the way programs are evaluated,the way professional ranks are evaluated,the teachers’ salary system,the system of achievement evaluation in scientific research,etc..They are the fundamental factors impeding the innovation of social science research methods.The cultural atmosphere in research teams,universities and countries plays an important part in the innovation of social science research methods.Additionally,since cooperation has become more important today,team-building is another factor that plays a greater role in the innovation of social science research methods. Thirdly,government support,technology development and social needs provide developing motivation for the innovation of social science research methods.Specifically,government provides guidance and support in the aspect of policies.Moreover,the development of natural sciences also helps push forward the innovation of social science research methods,and the changing society also demands innovations of social science research methods. Each factor is both independent and interrelated.″Motivation factors″ and ″guarantee factors″ both affect the innovation of social science research methods via ″subjective factors″.Therefore,″subjective factors″ are an intermediate variable. Many methods can be used to promote the innovation of social science research method,which includes: increase investment,reform the management system and mechanism,support team-building,encourage innovation,provide platform of exchanges and so on. Finally,this research only provides a framework and a theoretical discussion of the factors which affects the innovation of social science research method.Further empirical research is needed to understand better how these factors interact with each other.