Cognitive Mapping Coding Manual: Deliverable 3.1 for the TRANSCRISIS Horizon2020 Project

Abstract

This coding manual provides a practical methodological guideline that explains how to use the method of cogntiive mapping to uncover ideas and discourses. The manual offers valuable insights for other scholars resulting from our years of experience in using the technique. However, the practices described in the manual will be inspired by the research question central to Work Package 3 of the Transcrisis project on the role of leaders in managing the Euro crisis (funded by the Horizon2020 scheme) in particular. It will serve a a guide to study the role and changes in the ideas and discourses that pertain to the management of the Euro crisis.