Abstract
Although community-based projects have introduced a successful model for addressing many social problems, less consideration has been given to how such projects should be evaluated. This paper considers whether the philosophy underlying community-based practice is compatible with data collection. Specifically at issue is whether empirical indicators are helpful to summarize a project. Although having valid knowledge is important, this paper makes a distinction between merely collecting data versus understanding the course of a project. The key point is that community participation requires a unique perspective on how knowledge is negotiated and interpreted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 9-22 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - Dec 1 2015 |
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Keywords
- Community health
- Community-based philosophy
- Social theory
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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Is community-based work compatible with data collection? / Murphy, John W; Franz, Berkeley A.; Callaghan, Karen A.
In: Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, Vol. 42, No. 4, 2, 01.12.2015, p. 9-22.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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