Mixed-methods analysis of multidimensional conditions for the Human Development Index: a fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (FsQCA) study

YAĞMUR A., Gürsoy S., GÜNBAYI İ.

Journal of Social and Economic Development, vol.26, no.1, pp.214-234, 2024 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s40847-023-00265-w
  • Journal Name: Journal of Social and Economic Development
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, CAB Abstracts, EconLit, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.214-234
  • Keywords: FsQCA, Human Development Index, Mixed-methods research, O1, O15, Q01, Sustainable development
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine whether the conditions of origin (health, education, income) for the Human Development Index as well as the conditions of the Gender Equality Index, Corruption Perception Index, and Human Freedom Index created causal results. Various configurations of parameters were analyzed using set theory. Specifically, fuzzy sets qualitative comparative analysis (FsQCA) method was used. Using data from different databases for 2019, 143/147 countries were included in the study. As a result of the research, six most likely configurations for human development conditions emerged which are summarized.