Reflections on the micro–macro divide: Ideas from the trenches and moving forward
探讨微观与宏观视角整合持续面临挑战的原因，总结多位研究者的反思，并提出发展过程导向理论、倡导学术包容性等建议，对关注跨层次研究的社会科学学者有参考价值。
This essay provides insights into the reasons why efforts to integrate micro and macro perspectives continue to face challenges. We incorporate the reflections of several experienced researchers on the persistence of the micro–macro divide, organize those reflections into broad themes, and discuss associated insights, implications, and challenges. We note that while immense challenges remain, efforts should continue as greater integration can improve the position of our field in the broader social sciences and lead to substantial contributions. Several suggestions are provided to help this research agenda move forward. Specifically, we advocate developing new process-oriented theories and methods, as well as adopting broader and more inclusive researcher identities, encouraging “intellectual generosity,” and acknowledging that for some research, integration is neither necessary nor desirable.