Research and Evaluation With Community-Based Projects: Approaches, Considerations, and Strategies
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Research and Evaluation With Community-Based Projects: Approaches, Considerations, and Strategies
Abstract/Description
Researcher?community partnerships are a necessary but not sufficient facet of effective research and evaluation with community-based projects and in clinical settings. This article describes two approaches that we have integrated into a multiyear, multiphase research and evaluation initiative supporting the health and well-being of vulnerable families. Specifically, we adopted a relational approach, intentionally and consistently focusing on building relationships, and a trauma-informed approach, highlighting safety across all levels. These innovative approaches have facilitated success in conducting safe, meaningful research and evaluation with community partners. Based on these approaches, we outline specific strategies and key considerations used in the context of the initiative, with the goal of encouraging others to adopt relational and trauma-informed methodological approaches and use these frameworks in research and evaluation efforts in applied settings.
Author/creator
Date
In publication
Volume
40
Issue
4
Pages
548-561
Resource type
Research/Scholarly Media
Resource status/form
Published Text
Scholarship genre
Empirical
Open access/full-text available
No
Peer reviewed
Yes
ISSN
1098-2140
Citation
Andrews, N. C. Z., Pepler, D. J., & Motz, M. (2019). Research and Evaluation With Community-Based Projects: Approaches, Considerations, and Strategies. American Journal of Evaluation, 40(4), 548–561. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098214019835821
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