5th ISA Forum of Sociology (6-11 July 2025)

The Covid-19 pandemic is considered one of the consequences of the Anthropocene and has been posing a series of practical limitations to social research from a methodological point of view. The pandemic has highlighted the need for agility, resilience, and creative problem-solving in the face of unexpected disruptions. The goal of this panel is to invite researchers to share their experiences, insights, and novel approaches that have emerged during these challenging times. We would like to discuss the solutions identified to overcome the pandemic challenges, the renewal of investigation practices, their limits and opportunities. We invite contributions in the form of research papers and case studies that address rethinking research methodologies, exploring alternative data collection and analysis techniques, and leveraging technology and digital platforms for research purposes.

This session encourages works approaching interdisciplinary approaches, promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across disciplines, harnessing the power of interdisciplinary research to tackle complex issues, and identifying emerging research areas. Special attention is given to the role of transformative technologies, such as investigating the emerging technologies in research post-pandemic, exploring the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in data analysis, and harnessing virtual and augmented reality for remote research activities. Lastly, ethical considerations in research are encouraged, particularly addressing the ethical challenges posed by conducting research by emerging technologies, ensuring participant safety and privacy in data collection processes, and establishing guidelines for responsible and ethical research practices, including those related to virtual and augmented reality for remote research activities.