Analysis and action
The political will and public will approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6134440 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amber N W Raile (0000-0003-4986-0397, Montana State University, corresponding author), Amber NW Raile (Montana State University), Eric D Raile (0000-0002-4860-2081, Montana State University), Lori Ann Post (0000-0002-6261-3254, Northwestern University) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 237-254 |
| Publication date | 2018-05-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Action Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1476-7503 • E-ISSN: 1741-2617 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1476750318772662 |
| OpenAlex | W2801416206 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 37 |
Addressing complex social problems requires the implementation of public policies in support of positive social change efforts. Both political will and public will are crucial elements of such efforts. This article details an approach for analysis and action consistent with other action research approaches that facilitators can use in analyzing and subsequently helping to build political will and public will to address social problems. This article outlines a basic toolkit for action researchers working in the public policy arena. Four basic and iterative tasks, based on formal conceptual definitions of political will and public will, make up this approach for analysis and action. These tasks are stakeholder identification, assessment of stakeholder views of problems and solutions, alignment of problem and solution understandings, and the building of firm commitments and mutual accountability. Action researchers working to bring about positive social change through public policy can use this approach to structure their efforts
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |