AI in Social Sciences Research

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-33952-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 164 Seiten, Format (B × H): 174 mm x 246 mm

Reihe: New Methodologies of Research for PhD and Beyond

AI in Social Sciences Research explains how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping social inquiry, from data collection and research design through analysis, interpretation, and theory-building. Treating AI as both a tool kit and a methodological shift, the volume offers a clear route into machine learning (ML), natural language processing (NLP), simulation, and generative AI (GAI) for social researchers while keeping ethics, bias, transparency, and interpretability in view.

Designed for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and instructors teaching digital and computational social science (CSS) methods, the book supports readers who want to use AI with methodological care, not just technical speed.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sulkowski, Lukasz

Lis, Marcin

Ratajczak, Sabina

Dacko-Pikiewicz, Zdzislawa

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction, 1. Introduction – AI and the Evolving Landscape of Social Science Research, 2. Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics in Social Sciences, 3. Natural Language Processing for Qualitative and Textual Data, 4. AI-Enhanced Research Design and Data Collection, 5. AI in Management and Business Research, 6. Psychology: AI-Assisted Paths to Mind and Behavior, 7. Anthropology – Digital Ethnography and Algorithmic Thick Description, 8. Sociology: Algorithmic Sociology and the Macro–Micro Bridge, 9. Conclusion, 10. References

Über Autor(innen)

Lukasz Sulkowski is a professor of economic sciences and humanities specializing in higher education management, social science methodology, HRM, and organizational culture, and serves as President of WSB University.

Marcin Lis is Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and External Relations at WSB University and holds a PhD in engineering, his research interests include quality systems, innovation project management, and integrated management systems, with a particular focus on science – business collaboration and knowledge transfer.

Sabina Ratajczak is Vice-Rector for Development at WSB University, specializing in educational technologies and education management, with a particular focus on the integration of innovative digital tools into teaching and learning processes.

Zdzislawa Dacko-Pikiewicz is the Rector of WSB University and holds a habilitation in management and quality sciences. Her research spans reputation management, innovation, family business, competence development, and sustainability, with particular relevance to debates on organisational resilience, competitiveness, and knowledge transfer.