Mixed methods research and culture-specific interventions : program design and evaluation / Bonnie K. Nastasi, Tulane University, John H. Hitchcock, Indiana University.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nastasi, Bonnie K., author.

Hitchcock, John H. (Educational psychologist), author.

Series:

Sage mixed methods research series ; v. 1.

SAGE mixed methods research series ; 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Research--Methodology.

Research.

Social sciences--Research--Methodology.

Social sciences.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : SAGE, [2016]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This practical book shows practicing social scientists and graduate students how to account for cultural factors when developing and evaluating psychological and educational interventions using mixed methods research. Providing a methodological basis for handling cultural influences when engaged in intervention and/or evaluation work, the book covers a range of topics, including mixed methods research, program evaluation, ethnography, and intervention design. Throughout the book, the authors integrate illustrative examples to make more abstract content accessible. Mixed Methods Research and Culture-Specific Interventions is Volume 2 in the SAGE Mixed Methods Research Series. To learn more each text in the series, please visit www.sagepub.com/mmrs. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Role of Culture and Context in Developing Intervention and Prevention Programs 1

Learning Objectives 1

Introduction 1

Why Should We Attend to Culture and Context? 2

Implementation Science and Translational Research 11

Limitations of Standard Research Approaches and Potential Contributions of MMR 13

Overview of the Book's Content and Structure 16

Conclusion 17

Key Terms 17

Reflective Questions and Exercises 20

References 21

Chapter 2 Conceptual Models for Mixed Methods and Culture-Specific Intervention Development 25

Learning Objectives 25

Introduction 25

Conceptual Models for Intevention Development 26

Establishing Evidence of Intervention Effectiveness 26

Interventions Within a Systems Framework 27

Program Implementation 31

Program Adaptations 34

Cultural Competence for Programming 36

Participatory Models 38

MMR Models for Program Development 40

Key Terms 44

Reflective Questions and Exercises 46

References 47

Chapter 3 Use of MMR to Understand Context and Guide Program Design 53

Learning Objectives 53

Introduction 53

Ethnography and Associated MMR Practices for Cultural Study and Program Design 54

Ethnographic Techniques and Considerations 56

Archival and Artifact Analyses 57

Secondary Data Analyses 59

Interviews 60

Focus Groups 64

Naturalistic Observations 65

Field Notes 66

Elicitation Techniques 67

Surveys 67

Promoting Trustworthiness 70

An Illustration 72

Conclusion 74

Key Terms 74

Reflective Questions and Exercises 76

References 77

Chapter 4 Use of MMR to Guide Implementation and Adaptation 81

Learning Objectives 81

Introduction 81

Conceptual and Procedural Foundations 82

Monitoring Program Implementation 84

Program Acceptability 85

Social Validity 85

Program Integrity 86

Implementer Competence 87

Program Impact 88

Program Adaptation 89

Determining Overall Program Success 90

Capacity for Sustainability and Institutionalization 92

An Illustration 94

Conclusion 98

Key Terms 99

Reflective Questions and Exercises 100

References 101

Chapter 5 Use of MMR to Address Validity Concerns in Program Evaluation 105

Learning Objectives 105

Introduction 105

Conceptual and Procedural Considerations 106

How Do These Considerations Relate to MMR and Evaluation? 106

Causal Inference and Validity 107

Threats to Internal Validity 111

Cultural Considerations and MMR Considerations 115

Sampling, External Validity, and Transferability Considerations 118

Transferability and Ecological Systems Theory 120

Logical Generalization 122

Translation 125

Pulling It All Together: An Example 127

Conclusion 131

Key Terms 131

Reflective Questions and Exercises 132

References 132

Chapter 6 MMR Model Application: A Full Example 137

Learning Objectives 137

Introduction 137

Conceptual and Procedural Considerations 138

Program Design 147

Program Implementation and Adaptation 149

Program Evaluation 152

Promoting Translation and Capacity Building 153

Conclusions 155

Reflective Questions and Exercises 156

References 156

Chapter 7 Implementation and Evaluation Challenges 159

Learning Objectives 159

Introduction: Common Challenges in Program Implementation and Evaluation 159

Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships 160

Gaining and Maintaining Stakeholder Commitment 163

Forming Sustainable Decision-Making Teams 164

Addressing Staff Development Needs 165

Resource Acquisition and Allocation 166

Creating Versus Adapting Existing EBIs 168

Thinking Through MMR Design Quality 169

Cross-Cultural Social Science Research Has Received Inadequate Allention 173

Conclusion 174

Key Terms 175

Reflective Questions and Exercises 175

References 176

Chapter 8 Future Directions 179

Learning Objectives 179

Introduction 179

Implications for Model Development 180

Application of MMR to Intervention Development and Evaluation 181

Implications for Extending Mixed Methodology 182

Advancing the Science of Intervention Development and Evaluation: Implications for Implementation Seience 183

Intervention Effectiveness: Establishing Evidence 183

Intervention Implementation 184

Intervention Adaptation 184

Systems Factors 185

Culture 186

Partnerships 187

Evaluation Models 188

Final Thoughts 189

Reflective Questions and Exercises 190

References 191.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on MARC record for print version.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781483399959

OCLC:

953852104

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