Outcomes Evaluation in 'Faith'-Based Social Services: Are We Evaluating 'Faith' Accurately?
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| Title: | Outcomes Evaluation in 'Faith'-Based Social Services: Are We Evaluating 'Faith' Accurately? |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ferguson, Kristin M., Wu, Qiaobing, Spruijt-Metz, Donna |
| Source: | Research on Social Work Practice. 2007 17(2):264-276. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | Evaluation Research, Program Effectiveness, Social Services, Religion, Religious Factors, Program Evaluation, Well Being, Literature Reviews, Research Methodology, Trend Analysis |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731505283698 |
| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| Abstract: | In response to a recent call for research on the effectiveness of faith-based organizations, this article synthesizes how effectiveness has been defined and measured in evaluation research of faith-based programs. Although evidence indicates that religion can have a positive impact on individuals' well-being, no prior comprehensive review exists of the literature on the effectiveness of faith-based social service programs. Adopting the systematic review method, the authors explore how researchers have conceptualized and operationalized effectiveness and faith. The authors identify trends and limitations across studies and conclude with implications for researchers and practitioners interested in examining and delivering faith-based social services. (Contains 1 table.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 50 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Accession Number: | EJ803424 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | In response to a recent call for research on the effectiveness of faith-based organizations, this article synthesizes how effectiveness has been defined and measured in evaluation research of faith-based programs. Although evidence indicates that religion can have a positive impact on individuals' well-being, no prior comprehensive review exists of the literature on the effectiveness of faith-based social service programs. Adopting the systematic review method, the authors explore how researchers have conceptualized and operationalized effectiveness and faith. The authors identify trends and limitations across studies and conclude with implications for researchers and practitioners interested in examining and delivering faith-based social services. (Contains 1 table.) |
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| ISSN: | 1049-7315 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/1049731505283698 |
