Title
Theorizing in Information Systems Research: Some Preliminary Findings
Abstract
Information systems (IS) research employs a wide range of theory, drawn from numerous disciplines. Over the course of the past three decades, the proliferation of theory has created considerable diversity, leading to calls for greater reflection on the nature of this diversity. Thus, this study seeks to examine the state of IS theorizing through a review of recent publications in one of the field's leading journals. The findings confirm the presence of considerable conceptual diversity within the field. A paradigmatic model is developed to frame the most salient relationships revealed in the research. The paper identifies common theories encountered in the field, along with key constructs, and the contexts under which these constructs are studied. The paper also suggests the presence of some relatively unexplored areas for potential future theorizing.
Year
DOI
Venue
2007
10.1109/HICSS.2007.561
HICSS
Keywords
Field
DocType
leading journal,considerable diversity,information system,preliminary findings,potential future theorizing,common theory,greater reflection,information systems research,paradigmatic model,numerous discipline,considerable conceptual diversity,key construct,information systems
Information system,Information systems research,Computer science,Knowledge management,Management science,Salient
Conference
ISBN
Citations 
PageRank 
0-7695-2755-8
2
0.43
References 
Authors
13
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Brent Furneaux1715.36
Michael Wade21888.03
Hossam Ali-Hassan3444.11