¿Cómo entender las trayectorias de los sistemas socioecológicos? Una investigación sobre su conceptualización a través de una revisión sistemática de literatura
This work presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on social–ecological system trajectories (SESTs) worldwide to identify the existing scientific literature focused on SEST definitions, temporal and spatial tendencies, and the theoretical and methodological approaches applied to propose a gener...
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| Formato: | Online |
| Idioma: | inglés español |
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El Colegio de México A.C.
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://estudiosdemograficosyurbanos.colmex.mx/index.php/edu/article/view/2349 |
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Estudios Demográficos y Urbanos |
| Sumario: | This work presents a systematic literature review (SLR) on social–ecological system trajectories (SESTs) worldwide to identify the existing scientific literature focused on SEST definitions, temporal and spatial tendencies, and the theoretical and methodological approaches applied to propose a general SEST conceptualization. The sample includes 143 articles selected from the international Scopus database that were analyzed across five groups including a total of 32 variables. The results indicate that most publications originate from the Global North, whereas the study sites are predominantly located in the Global South. Few definitions of the SEST term exist. The proposed general SEST conceptualization includes multiple social‒ecological dimensions and temporal (past, current and future) and spatial (territorial) dynamics. The SEST case studies focus primarily on human benefits and specific system components. Predominant analytical frameworks refer to social–ecological systems, resilience, and adaptation; are characterized by qualitative or quantitative methods; and are multidisciplinary. There are three categories of SEST studies: studies with an adaptation, development focus (for political aims) and studies with a focus on change (for research objectives). Adaptation and change studies dominate, and studies in all three categories consider pathways to sustainability goals. Key research challenges include producing cross-sectional and equitable research, integrating diverse knowledge perspectives, and adopting inter- and transdisciplinary approaches. |
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