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Guidelines for reporting research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe)

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  • Marij A. Hillen

    (Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam UMC)

  • Evelien M. Hoeben

    (Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement)

  • Rianne Kok

    (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

  • Calum McHale

    (University of St Andrews)

  • Melissa M. Sexton

    (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)

  • Sabine Asdonk

    (Leiden University)

  • Daphne Bongardt

    (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

  • Brett Bowman

    (University of the Witwatersrand)

  • Richard Brown

    (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Population Health)

  • Susan Branje

    (Utrecht University)

  • Jill Chorney

    (Dalhousie University)

  • Monika H. Donker

    (Utrecht University)

  • Peter Ejbye-Ernst

    (Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement)

  • Sanne Geeraerts

    (Utrecht University)

  • Danielle Giessen

    (University of Amsterdam)

  • Gerald Humphris

    (University of St Andrews)

  • Helle Larsen

    (University of Amsterdam)

  • Richard Philpot

    (Lancaster University)

  • Mariona Portell

    (Autonomous University of Barcelona)

  • Siyang Yuan

    (University of Dundee)

  • Chiel Veen

    (Windesheim University of Applied Sciences)

  • Janneke Noordman

    (Nivel (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research))

Abstract

Systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe) is used across disciplines and topics but methodological reporting is often incomplete. We developed internationally generated, interdisciplinary guidelines for methodological reporting of such research. Using Delphi methodology, a working group of 22 experts sought group consensus in three rounds. Participants first assessed an initial set of reporting criteria (round 1). Next, in interactive meetings participants revised these criteria and reached consensus on reporting content (rounds 2 & 3). We present 20 criteria constituting the first comprehensive reporting guidelines for SCOBe research using existing, newly developed, or modified coding systems. The criteria encompass three procedural domains: 1. Research context; 2. Properties of the coding scheme; and 3. Application of the coding scheme. The presented guidelines will assist in substantiating and assessing the quality of SCOBe research. We encourage researchers to adopt these guidelines, to enhance quality of mono- and interdisciplinary research.

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  • Marij A. Hillen & Evelien M. Hoeben & Rianne Kok & Calum McHale & Melissa M. Sexton & Sabine Asdonk & Daphne Bongardt & Brett Bowman & Richard Brown & Susan Branje & Jill Chorney & Monika H. Donker & , 2025. "Guidelines for reporting research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe)," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 59(1), pages 587-603, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:qualqt:v:59:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1007_s11135-024-01969-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s11135-024-01969-9
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