Empowerment Evaluation Applied: Experiences, Analysis, and Recommendations from a Case Study:

作者: Connie J. Schnoes , Virginia Murphy-Berman , Jeff M. Chambers

DOI: 10.1177/109821400002100105

关键词: Program evaluationPsychologyEmpowerment evaluationLegitimacyContext variableKnowledge managementDocumentationStakeholderContext (language use)Evaluation methodsManagement science

摘要: The empowerment evaluation approach is applied and examined within the context of a case study involving three comprehensive communities’ initiatives. Although considerable literature has been published concerning efficacy legitimacy approach, little documentation exists regarding empirical application this approach. In article we discuss, from both theoretical perspectives, issues related to evaluator’s role, differences relative other inclusive approaches, stakeholder involvement, variables, concept practice empowering program participants via an Data were gathered assess how was viewed through eyes consumers evaluators. Recommendations are discussed types circumstances that might most facilitate support

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