Dynamics of research methods and their influence on Neoinstitutionalism.

Abstract

This study addresses the use of research methods in New Institutionalism (NIS). The general objective is to analyze the most frequently employed research methods in NIS to propose a theoretical-practical model. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted using the Scopus database, resulting in a final sample of 37 articles. The results indicate a preference for qualitative and interpretive approaches, longitudinal case studies, and narrative analysis; furthermore, a trend toward algorithmic optimization is identified through mixed methods and formal text analysis (word embedding, topic modeling) for large-scale studies. Finally, a multilevel model (macro-micro) is proposed, which integrates interpretive richness with the explanatory power of computational methods.