THE JOURNAL OF ASTROSOCIOLOGY VOLUME 1

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• What are the various possible educational models? How do they work, and what aretheir benefits and disadvantages?• What are some ideas regarding a workshop for existing professionals and theramifications of developing an astrosociological community?• Why is integrating astrosociology into existing programs and courses as anintermediate goal a cornerstone of the development process?• What are the potential student roles in astrosociology education and the fielddevelopment process?• How might one establish astrosociology courses, programs, curricula, anddepartments, including actual efforts and plans for implementation?• How might one recruit high school and college students to pursue astrosociology?• What types of methods do/can educators use or have used that incorporate(s) STEMeducation with the social sciences? How important is it to teach both aspects tostudents?3) Theoretical AstrosociologyDiscussion: Like any academic field, astrosociology progresses through the interactionbetween theory and research. The development of astrosociology requires theconstruction and sharing (for testing) of conceptualizations that focus on astrosocialphenomena. Suggested research questions/issues include:• What are the epistemological limitations of astrosociology?• How can the astrosociological paradigm be modified to better reflect observations ofastrosocial phenomena?• What types of theoretical model(s) and/or hypotheses characterize various types ofastrosocial phenomena?• What are the connections between the astrosocial sector, which includes societalelements that involve astrosocial phenomena, and the non-astrosocial sector, e.g.,what are the connections between NASA and politics?• How do various facets of astrosocial phenomena affect societies? What is theirimportance to cultural and social change?• How may space exploration analogs provide new insights and avenues for futureresearch endeavors?• What literature already exists that addresses areas of astrosociological theory?• What are some recommendations for future research projects based on theory?4) Astrosociological ResearchDiscussion: The testing of hypotheses and theoretical models through various forms ofinvestigation allows for the development of astrosociology. Suggested researchquestions/issues include:• What empirical investigations touch on astrosocial phenomena, both new researchand/or summaries of past investigations?© 2015 Astrosociology Research Institutex
• What are some tests for astrosociological theoretical models and hypotheses? Whatmodifications could be necessary?• Review research addressing analogs to space exploration in its various forms, and/orprovide new research findings in this area.• Provide a literature review that summarizes some area of past research that relates insome way to astrosociology.5) Applied AstrosociologyDiscussion: Practical approaches that take advantage of astrosocial phenomena for thebenefit of societies, communities, and the lives of individuals serve as importantcontributions of astrosociology. This focus consists of social scientists (includingastrosociologists) studying such contributions by others as well as their own participationin such activities. Suggested research questions/issues include:• What are some examples and/or future possibilities in which the utilization of spaceassets contributes to the mitigation of social problems on Earth?• Discuss research that touches on both space and sociocultural and/or psychosocialefforts that contribute to improving social life in terrestrial societies.• Discuss space spinoffs/technology transfers and their impacts on various socialinstitutions, groups, and categories of individuals.• How do media and the arts that focus on outer space issues affect human culture?What comparisons can be made cross-culturally that describe how different societiesview outer space technologies and activities?6) Medical AstrosociologyDiscussion: Space medicine focuses almost exclusively on the biomedical aspects ofspace activities such as the effects of microgravity on the human body. Space psychologyis also addressed to some extent. However, the social and cultural issues that arise amongmembers of a crew, and in the future among citizens in space ecologies, require a greaterfocus. These are astrosociological issues that require attention in order to understand thesocial effects of going into outer space and the ramifications it has on social stability andindividual health. Suggested research questions/issues include:• Discuss various aspects regarding the social, cultural, and behavioral aspects of spacemedicine.• What are some of the ethical implications of medical decision-making in spaceecologies?• Discuss the relationship between behavioral health and medical astrosociology.7) Planetary DefenseDiscussion: Planetary defense typically involves the detection and defense against acelestial object impacting humankind’s home planet, Earth. These areas of concern areimportant for astrosociologists. However, the social sciences are also well equipped to© 2015 Astrosociology Research Institutexi
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