Figure 1.
The conceptual framework diagram contains a central polygon labelled Critical Social Impact surrounded by six connected polygons arranged in a circular structure. The surrounding polygons are labelled Critical Ontology and Epistemology, Critical Theorising, Critical Research Design and Methods, Critical Analysis and Co-interpretation, Critical Co-Design of Social Impact Recommendations, and Critical Social Impact Activities. A table titled Key to Figure 1 defines each component. Critical Ontology and Epistemology is defined as philosophical foundations of reality and knowledge. Critical Theorising is defined as framing issues through critical lenses. Critical Research Design and Methods is defined as methodological integrity aligned with critical commitments. Critical Analysis and Co-interpretation is defined as making sense of data with a focus on power and meaning. Critical Co-Design of Social Impact Recommendations is defined as co-developing recommendations and impact with relevant communities and actionable insights grounded in social justice and systems change. Critical Social Impact Activities is defined as transforming findings into long term social impact.The critical social impact (CSI) framework