systemtheoretischen

Systemtheoretischen is an attributive form used in German to describe approaches, concepts, or methods that are grounded in systems theory. System theory is an interdisciplinary framework for studying complex, interacting components as wholes rather than in isolation. It originated in the mid-20th century with thinkers such as Ludwig von Bertalanffy and Norbert Wiener, and it has since influenced fields from biology and engineering to sociology and organizational science. The term signals that a given analysis or model adopts core system-theoretic ideas, such as holism, feedback, openness, and interdependence among parts.

In practice, systemtheoretische perspectives stress that properties of a system emerge from the relations among its elements and the structure of the entire network, rather than from any single part. This leads to emphasis on open boundaries, feedback loops, stability and adaptability, and dynamic behaviour over time. The approach is often used to develop models, perform analyses, and design interventions that account for interactions across levels and domains. Common areas include systemtheoretische Modelle (system-theoretical models), systemtheoretische Analyse (system-theoretical analysis), and systemtheoretische Perspektiven (system-theoretical perspectives).

Across disciplines, the term is used to describe methods such as state-space modelling, network analysis, and concepts of self-organization and emergent properties. While related to the broader notion of systemic or holistic thinking, systemtheoretischen signals a specific theoretical lineage anchored in Systemtheorie, with an emphasis on formal structures, interdependencies, and the dynamics of complex systems.