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This volume presents the latest research on applying heuristics and
biases to the areas of health, law, education, and organizations.
Authors adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to study various
theories.
Many authors have argued that applying social psychology to the
solution of real world problems builds better theories. Observers
have claimed, for example, that of human behavior applied social
psychology reveals more accurate principles because its data are
based on people in real-life circumstances (Helmreich, 1975; Saxe
& Fine, 1980), provides an opportunity to assess the ecological
validity of generalizations derived from laboratory research
(Ellsworth, 1977; Leventhal, 1980), and discloses important gaps in
existing theories (Fisher, 1982; Mayo & LaFrance, 1980).
Undoubtedly, many concrete examples can be mustered in support of
these claims. But it also can be argued that applying social
psychology to social issues and problems builds better research
methods. Special methodological problems arise and new perspectives
on old methodological problems emerge when re searchers leave the
laboratory and tackle social problems in real-world settings. Along
the way, we not only improve existing research techniques but also
devel op new research tools, all of which enhance our ability to
obtain valid results and thereby to understand and solve socially
relevant problems. Indeed, Campbell and Stanley's (1966) seminal
work on validity in research design grew out of the application of
social science in field settings. In this spirit, the principal aim
of this volume is to present examples of methodological advances
being made as researchers apply social psychology in real-life
settings.
Research on small groups played an important role in the early
formulation of social psychology. By the 1970s, however, the field
had lost the interest of most social psychologists. Theory and
Research on Small Groups reintegrates that work back into the
mainstream of social psychology. The more recent `issues-oriented'
approach has not only resulted in many interesting findings-it has
also applied basic social psychological theory in new ways and,
moreover, led to new theoretical developments that deserve more
attention. This volume, which features the work of esteemed
researchers from around the world, is a bountiful resource worthy
of notice by all social psychologists.
Inspired by recent advances in the area of social psychology,
researchers are rapidly developing realistic and detailed models of
the psychological process that determines political judgements and
behavior. Early attempts to merely predict political behavior have
been replaced by an attempt to describe the actual process whereby
individuals gather, interpret, exchange, and combine information to
arrive at a political judgment or decision. This volume provides
comprehensive coverage of this pioneering era of research in
political psychology.
This volume presents the latest research on applying heuristics and
biases to the areas of health, law, education, and organizations.
Authors adopt a cross-disciplinary approach to study various
theories.
Many authors have argued that applying social psychology to the
solution of real world problems builds better theories. Observers
have claimed, for example, that of human behavior applied social
psychology reveals more accurate principles because its data are
based on people in real-life circumstances (Helmreich, 1975; Saxe
& Fine, 1980), provides an opportunity to assess the ecological
validity of generalizations derived from laboratory research
(Ellsworth, 1977; Leventhal, 1980), and discloses important gaps in
existing theories (Fisher, 1982; Mayo & LaFrance, 1980).
Undoubtedly, many concrete examples can be mustered in support of
these claims. But it also can be argued that applying social
psychology to social issues and problems builds better research
methods. Special methodological problems arise and new perspectives
on old methodological problems emerge when re searchers leave the
laboratory and tackle social problems in real-world settings. Along
the way, we not only improve existing research techniques but also
devel op new research tools, all of which enhance our ability to
obtain valid results and thereby to understand and solve socially
relevant problems. Indeed, Campbell and Stanley's (1966) seminal
work on validity in research design grew out of the application of
social science in field settings. In this spirit, the principal aim
of this volume is to present examples of methodological advances
being made as researchers apply social psychology in real-life
settings."
Inaugurates a series devoted to the applications of fundamental
social psychological processes to social issues and problems. This
volume addresses the core issues of theory and methodology, and
reviews attempts to design, implement, and evaluate prevention
programs and policies. Annotation copyrigh
This text provides a solid foundation in program evaluation,
covering the main components of evaluating agencies and their
programs, how best to address those components, and the procedures
to follow when conducting evaluations. Different models and
approaches are paired with practical techniques, such as how to
plan an interview to collect qualitative data and how to use
statistical analyses to report results. In every chapter, case
studies provide real world examples of evaluations broken down into
the main elements of program evaluation: the needs that led to the
program, the implementation of program plans, the people connected
to the program, unexpected side effects, the role of evaluators in
improving programs, the results, and the factors behind the
results. In addition, the story of one of the evaluators involved
in each case study is presented to show the human side of
evaluation. This new edition also offers enhanced and expanded case
studies, making them a central organizing theme, and adds more
international examples. New online resources for this edition
include a table of evaluation models, examples of program
evaluation reports, sample handouts for presentations to
stakeholders, links to YouTube videos and additional annotated
resources. All resources are available for download under the tab
eResources at www.routledge.com/9781138103962.
Inspired by recent advances in the area of social psychology,
researchers are rapidly developing realistic and detailed models of
the psychological process that determines political judgements and
behavior. Early attempts to merely predict political behavior have
been replaced by an attempt to describe the actual process whereby
individuals gather, interpret, exchange, and combine information to
arrive at a political judgment or decision. This volume provides
comprehensive coverage of this pioneering era of research in
political psychology.
MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the
research process so they can complete research projects confidently
and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet
connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate
access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect
database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the
research process itself--including tips on how to navigate and
maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on
writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an
academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography. Comprehensive
yet accessible, this book provides a practical introduction to the
skills, attitudes, and methods required to assess the worth and
value of human services offered in public and private organizations
in a wide range of fields. Readers are introduced to the need for
such activities, the methods for carrying out evaluations, and the
essential steps in organizing findings into reports. The book
focuses on smaller projects carried out by an internal evaluator
(i.e., on the work of people who are "closely associated" with the
service to be evaluated), and is designed to help program planners,
developers, and evaluators to work with program staff members who
might be "threatened" by program evaluation. Features case studies
and short profiles of individual program evaluators engaged in
conducting evaluations in private service agencies, foundations,
universities, and federal, state, and local governments. Program
Evaluation: An Overview. Planning an Evaluation. Selecting Criteria
and Setting Standards. Developing Measures. Ethics in Program
Evaluation. The Assessment of Need. Monitoring the Operation of
Programs. Single Group, Nonexperimental Outcome Evaluations.
Quasi-Experimental Approaches to Outcome Evaluation. Using
Experiments to Evaluate Programs. Analysis of Costs and Outcomes.
Qualitative Evaluation Methods. Evaluation Reports: Interpreting
and Communicating Findings. How to Encourage Utilization. For
Program Evaluators, Program Planners, Program Administrators,
Public Administrators in all types of human services--Criminal
Justice, Corrections, Public Health, Public Administration,
Community Nursing, Educational Administration, Substance Abuse
Program Administration, Social Work, etc.
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