Table A2.

Understanding links between knowledge sharing and decision-making processes (purpose to assess important sources of influence on policy and practice)

Main questionProbesIntent: what we are trying to find out
Do NOT ask these directly
7. When doing work related to young people’s engagement in post-conflict truth-telling/transitional justice processes, where do you (or your organization) get the information you need to do your work?• What kinds of information?
• How does that information help guide decisions around what your organization does?
Understanding what kind of knowledge is used in decision-making in general
Getting a better picture of what kind of information is seen as important and/or used in decision-making (scientific or non-scientific).
QAF: Rel7, Eff2
8. Do you use scientific information in your work in relation to young people’s engagement in post-conflict truth-telling/transitional justice processes?• How has it influenced or contributed to your work?
• Where did you get that information? (Any specific events, publication, meetings, etc.)
• What are the main barriers to using scientific information?
Understanding what the role of science is in decision-making
Getting a better picture of the ways in which scientific knowledge is used by organisations, how they get the science they use, and what prevents them from basing their decision-making on scientific research findings
QAF: Rel7, Eff2, Eff3
9. Which factors are influence your (personal and/or organization) decision-making around issues related to young people’s engagement in post-conflict truth-telling/transitional justice processes?• Political factors
• Individual or organizational advocates
• Scientific information/ research
• Are there any additional factors?
• Political factors
• Public opinion
• Precedent in other jurisdictions
• Global pressures/ influences
Understanding what other aspects influence decision-makingUnderstanding how people see decision-making situations, which aspects matter most in making changes in policy and practice, and how research findings matter in relation to other factors

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