Factor is term that is often used as synonym for the ideas generated during the Idea Generation stage of Structured Democratic Dialogue. The term is also used to describe obstacles, actions, challenges etc in a way that is neutral.
Reynaldo has, however, classified factors in accord with their intended effects in the system: Stimulation factors
Inhibition factors
Dissuasion factors
Influencing factors
Attraction factors
Rejection factors
Coalition factors
Risk factors