Research Questions: A Core Ingredient in Developing Interesting Theories The Context of Constructing and Formulating Research Questions Gap-Spotting: The Prevalent Way of Constructing Research Questions in Social Science A Critical Evaluation of Gap-Spotting Research: Does It Lead to Interesting Theories?Problematization as a Methodology for Generating Research Questions Applying the Problematization Methodology in Practice Why Does Gap-Spotting Dominate When It Reduces the Chance to Create Interesting Theories?Constructing Interesting Research Questions: Problematization and Beyond

The authors develop a methodology for identifying and challenging assumptions underlying existing theories and generating research questions, using examples from across the social sciences.