Social Psychology and Evaluation

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Melvin M. Mark, Stewart Ian Donaldson, Bernadette Campbell
Guilford Press, May 11, 2011 - Psychology - 420 pages

This compelling work brings together leading social psychologists and evaluators to explore the intersection of these two fields and how their theory, practices, and research findings can enhance each other. An ideal professional reference or student text, the book examines how social psychological knowledge can serve as the basis for theory-driven evaluation; facilitate more effective partnerships with stakeholders and policymakers; and help evaluators ask more effective questions about behavior. Also identified are ways in which real-world evaluation findings can identify gaps in social psychological theory and test and improve the validity of social psychological findings--for example, in the areas of cooperation, competition, and intergroup relations. The volume includes a useful glossary of both fields' terms and offers practical suggestions for fostering cross-fertilization in research, graduate training, and employment opportunities. Each chapter features introductory and concluding comments from the editors.

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Contents

Chapter 1
4
Chapter 2
33
Chapter 3
74
Chapter 4
104
Chapter 5
141
Chapter 6
166
Chapter 7
189
Chapter 8
212
Chapter 11
288
Chapter 12
321
Chapter 13
346
Chapter 14
373
Author Index
389
Subject Index
401
About the Editors
417
Contributors
419

Chapter 9
244
Chapter 10
269
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Melvin M. Mark,Stewart I. Donaldson,Bernadette Campbell
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Melvin M. Mark,Stewart Ian Donaldson,Bernadette Campbell
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About the author (2011)

Melvin M. Mark, PhD, is Professor and Head of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. He has served as President of the American Evaluation Association and as Editor of the American Journal of Evaluation (for which he is now Editor Emeritus). Dr. Mark's interests include the theory, methodology, and practice of program and policy evaluation, as well as the application of social psychology.

Stewart I. Donaldson, PhD, is Professor and Chair of Psychology, Director of the Institute of Organizational and Program Evaluation Research, and Dean of the School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences at Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. He currently serves on the board of the American Evaluation Association. Dr. Donaldson has been honored with Early Career Achievement Awards from the Western Psychological Association and the American Evaluation Association.

Bernadette Campbell, PhD, is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her research applies social psychological theories of negotiation, persuasion, and attitude change to achieve a better practical and theoretical understanding of evaluation activities and concepts such as stakeholder dialogue and evaluation influence.
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Bibliographic information

TitleSocial Psychology and Evaluation
Online access with subscription: Proquest Ebook Central
EditorsMelvin M. Mark, Stewart Ian Donaldson, Bernadette Campbell
Editionillustrated
PublisherGuilford Press, 2011
ISBN1609182138, 9781609182137
Length420 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Psychology / Research & Methodology
Psychology / Social Psychology
Social Science / Methodology
  
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