Where Community-Engaged Research and Randomized Controlled Trials Align
Lessons from Implementation of an Experimental Evaluation in Partnership with a Community-Based Afterschool Program
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 6414841 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Jessica Sperling (0000-0002-2443-3762, Social Science Research Institute), Megan M Gray (0000-0002-3272-9432, Center for Child and Family Health), Megan Gray (Duke University), Victoria Lee (0000-0001-9578-3260, Social Science Research Institute), Victoria T Lee (Duke University), Lorrie Schmid (0000-0002-0496-0987, Social Science Research Institute), Nicholas Malinowski (0009-0008-7313-9747, Research Triangle Park) |
| Año | 2025 |
| Volumen | 46 |
| Número | 3 |
| Páginas | 446-469 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2025-04-10 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | American Journal of Evaluation (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1098-2140 • E-ISSN: 1557-0878 |
| Editorial | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10982140251322761 |
| OpenAlex | W4409331779 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Citas recibidas | 1 |
| Referencias citadas | 61 |
There has been increased focus within the evaluation field on the value of community-engaged research (CER) methods; however, CER is not easily seen as compatible with experimental evaluation methods (or randomized controlled trial, RCT). For instance, in an experimental design, researchers leverage randomization to create a counterfactual; this can inhibit flexibility in implementation often connected to CER practice. This article describes the central tenets of both CER and randomized evaluations, highlighting tensions between principles of each. It describes a community-partnered RCT designed to evaluate the impact of an afterschool youth music program. We outline our process of designing and implementing the study in partnership with a community-based organization, including successes and challenges. We identify key lessons and make recommendations for evaluators who seek to engage in similar work
General partnership · Management science · Medical education · Political science · Program evaluation · Public relations · Randomized controlled trial · Research design · Research methodology · Social science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Engineering · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Psychology · Public Administration · Youth Development and Social Support
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| Obras citantes distintas | 1 |
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| Citas por año | 1 |
| Intervalo de citas | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Velocidad de citación | recent |
| Altamente citado | No |
| Tipos de cita | Neutras: 1 |