Discovering social issues: organizaton development in a multicultural community
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This article reports on a community development project conducted in a small multicultural town on an island in the Pacific. The project objectives were twofold: to identify the social, health, and educational needs of the community and to develop a process of inquiry that could be used by residents in determining the community's needs. The primary intent of the article is to discuss the process of inquiry used in the project. The authors contend that in a multicultural setting consultants must pay particular attention to the methods they choose. This article proposes that the cooperative inquiry approach, comprehensive coverage of all groups involved, joint data analysis, and cultural sensitivity result in a successful intervention, defined as discovering the underlying causes of problems in a community or organization. The authors propose that only when causes are identified specifically can problems be addressed. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Behavioral Science
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-8863
Year: 1992
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Retaining participants in longitudinal community research: a comprehensive protocol
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One of the most daunting obstacles in conducting longitudinal research in the community is retaining participants over extended periods of time. The current study examines this issue and presents a comprehensive protocol designed to maximize retention rates. The techniques developed were highly successful in locating low-income, abused women (97% retention rate at the 24-month follow-up). The authors' experiences indicate not only that it is important to make multiple contacts with participants by phone and in person but that identifying and gaining access to participants' social and community networks is crucial to attaining high retention rates. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)
Publication Name: Journal of Applied Behavioral Science
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0021-8863
Year: 1996
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