This presentation presents preliminary results of a multiple case study of community-based coalitions and how these coalitions gather community input and the extent to which this input is utilized for program planning purposes. The data collection occurred in three phases. The first phase was a concept mapping session to establish the methods of gathering community input and the likelihood of this input being used for intervention planning. Concept mapping is a six step process that allows groups of stakeholders to create a conceptual "map" of the issues most important to their projects. The second phase was a series of qualitative interviews to explore coalition members' assessment of the community input process and how this process affected programming. The third phase of the data collection was the sharing of the concept mapping data with the coalitions during a 'map' interpretation session. This session serves as 'member check' of the validity of the researchers' conclusions. This presentation will be useful for those working with community-based coalitions and those trying to negotiate community programs with diverse communities. Two of the case studies will be presented here. See www.conceptsystems.com
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Keywords: Evaluation, Community Collaboration
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Concept Systems, Inc. Concept Mapping system
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.