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Socio-technical Interaction Networks: A discussion of the strengths, weaknesses and future of Kling's STIN model
The Socio-Technical Interaction Network (STIN) strategy for social
informatics research was published late in Rob Kling’s life, and as a result, he
did not have time to pursue its continued development. This paper aims to
summarize existing work on STINs, identify key themes, strengths,
weaknesses and limitations, and to suggest trajectories for the future of STIN
research. The STIN strategy for research on socio-technical systems offers the
potential for useful insights into the highly intertwined nature of social factors
and technological systems, however a number of areas of the strategy remain
underdeveloped and offer the potential for future refinement and modification