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Using concept mapping as a tool for program theory development

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dc.contributor.authorOrsi, Rebecca, author
dc.contributor.authorCobb, R. Brian, advisor
dc.contributor.authorHoeting, Jennifer A., committee member
dc.contributor.authorLynham, Susan A., committee member
dc.contributor.authorSpeer, Paul W., committee member
dc.date.accessioned2007-01-03T05:34:46Z
dc.date.available2007-01-03T05:34:46Z
dc.date.issued2011
dc.description.abstractconcept mappingThe purpose of this methodological study is to explore how well a process called (Trochim, 1989) can articulate the theory which underlies a social program. Articulation of a program's theory is a key step in completing a sound theory based evaluation (Weiss, 1997a). In this study, concept mapping is used to articulate the outcomes domain of a program theory, using Chen's (1990) six domains for program theory as an organizing framework. A grassroots community organization in Denver, Colorado, provides context for the study. With reference to Dubin's (1978) distinctions for theoretical units as a guide, the results of concept mapping are analyzed to determine whether they are useful in building a program theory. Results are also are evaluated to determine whether they present a comprehensive, parsimonious (Whetten, 1989) and valid representation of outcomes from the community organizing intervention. Methodological and statistical considerations for using concept mapping are mentioned. The study concludes that concept mapping is a promising tool for theory articulation. Study limitations and opportunities for future research are also discussed.
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dc.format.mediumdoctoral dissertations
dc.identifierOrsi_colostate_0053A_10545.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10217/48161
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectcommunity organizing
dc.subjectconcept mapping
dc.subjectprogram evaluation
dc.subjectprogram theory
dc.subjectresearch methods
dc.subjecttheory based evaluation
dc.titleUsing concept mapping as a tool for program theory development
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thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

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