Exploring the Versatility of Qualitative Design for Evaluating Community Substance Abuse Prevention Projects

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ID5317454
AuthorsLynn D Woodhouse (Health Department at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania), William C Livingood (0000-0003-1851-4985, Health Department at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania)
Year1991
Volume1
Issue4
Pages434-445
Publication date1991-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueQualitative Health Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1049-7323 • E-ISSN: 1552-7557
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/104973239100100403
OpenAlexW2144858345
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited7

Evaluation of community organization and intervention programs presents challenges that cannot be addressed through traditional outcome-oriented paradigms. The versatility of qualitative designs and methodologies was illustrated in their application to a multiple-agency community substance abuse prevention project. The evaluation provided a historical reconstruction of the project along with important summative and formative information. However, the value of qualitative evaluation extended beyond the expected outcomes of evaluation. The interactive nature of the qualitative design and methods contributed to empowerment, enhanced communication, clarified roles, and offered a clearer understanding of the balance of power among the partners involved in the project

Empowerment · Formative assessment · Medical education · Pedagogy · Political science · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sociology · Substance abuse · Summative assessment · Community Health and Development · Evaluation and Performance Assessment · Health Policy Implementation Science · Medicine · Psychology

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