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Supporting Evaluation Practice Through Mindfulness

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ID12470882
AuthorsJames Pann (0000-0003-3852-7994, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, USA, corresponding author), Elizabeth DiLuzio (Behavioral Health Improvement Institute, Keene, NH, USA), Anne T Coghlan (Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA), Scott D Hughes (S. D. Hughes Group, LLC, Albuquerque, NM, USA)
Year2022
Volume44
Issue2
Pages293-307
Publication date2022-12-19
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAmerican Journal of Evaluation (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1098-2140 • E-ISSN: 1557-0878
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/10982140221116094
OpenAlexW4313432574
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited38

This article explores the utility of mindfulness in the field of evaluation. Mindfulness is a translation of the ancient Indian word, Sati, which means awareness, attention, and remembering. While definitions vary, a practical definition of mindfulness is present-moment awareness in an open and nonjudgmental manner. Mindfulness-based interventions have been employed by a wide variety of professions. Although it has received limited attention in the writings of evaluators, we argue that mindfulness can improve the practice of evaluation and support the development of the professional practice and interpersonal domains of American Evaluation Association (AEA) evaluator competencies. We review several mindfulness-based practices and how they can be used by evaluators in their work. Thus, we posit that far from being an esoteric concept, mindfulness practices can serve the pragmatic end of improving our discipline. We also discuss the limits of mindfulness and propose recommendations for future efforts

Engineering ethics · Field (mathematics · Interpersonal communication · Meditation · Mindfulness · Psychological intervention · Psychotherapist · Variety (cybernetics · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Counseling Practices and Supervision · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Psychology · Social Psychology · Artificial Intelligence

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Citations per year0.33
Citation span2023 - 2023 (1)
Highly citedNo

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