Social Psychology And Evaluation

Author : Melvin M. Mark,Stewart Ian Donaldson,Bernadette Campbell
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781609182120

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Social Psychology and Evaluation by Melvin M. Mark,Stewart Ian Donaldson,Bernadette Campbell Pdf

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 policy makers; 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 tightly edited chapter features an introduction and concluding reflection/discussion questions from the editors.

Author : Catherine A. Sanderson
Publisher : Wiley
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0470569204

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Social Psychology Evaluation Package by Catherine A. Sanderson Pdf

Author : Jamie A. Gruman,Frank W. Schneider,Larry M. Coutts
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 1105 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781506353968

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Applied Social Psychology by Jamie A. Gruman,Frank W. Schneider,Larry M. Coutts Pdf

This student-friendly introduction to the field focuses on understanding social and practical problems and developing intervention strategies to address them. Offering a balance of theory, research, and application, the updated Third Edition includes the latest research, as well as new, detailed examples of qualitative research throughout. The book begins with separate chapters that define the field, examine social psychological theory, review research methods, and consider the design and evaluation of interventions. Subsequent content chapters focus on the application of social psychological theory and knowledge to such areas as counseling, sports, media, health, education, organizations, criminal justice, community, environment, and diversity.

Author : Bertram Gawronski,Galen V. Bodenhausen
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-01-07
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781462518487

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Theory and Explanation in Social Psychology by Bertram Gawronski,Galen V. Bodenhausen Pdf

This volume provides the first authoritative explication of metatheoretical principles in the construction and evaluation of social-psychological theories. Leading international authorities review the conceptual foundations of the field's most influential approaches, scrutinizing the range and limits of theories in various areas of inquiry. The chapters describe basic principles of logical inference, illustrate common fallacies in theoretical interpretations of empirical findings, and outline the unique contributions of different levels of analysis. An in-depth look at the philosophical foundations of theorizing in social psychology, the book will be of interest to any scholar or student interested in scientific explanations of social behavior.

Author : Denis Chima E. Ugwuegbu
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781525579202

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Social Psychology and Social Change in Nigeria by Denis Chima E. Ugwuegbu Pdf

Governments in the developing nations of Africa invest much of their countries’ scarce resources in social and economic development programs, often without much evaluation of the programs or any knowledge of the potential outcomes. Social Psychology and Social Change in Nigeria offers a critical analysis and evaluation of government development social policies and programs, written by a social psychology government consultant who has been involved with such programs for over fifteen years. The analyses and evaluations are conducted using social psychology methods and techniques, including experimental and longitudinal studies, field surveys, and national opinion approaches. Programs and public policies selected for study in the book are those that are guided by social psychology theories and principles, such as the contact hypothesis, ethnic orientation, attitude, behavior and value change, social mobilization, environmental health, and strengthening the youth and women entrepreneurs' contributions to national development. It is the author’s hope that this book will be the first of many such studies, thus helping to improve the outcomes of economic development programs in Nigeria and other African nations.

Author : Clara Mayo,Marianne LaFrance
Publisher : Monterey, Calif. : Brooks/Cole Publishing Company
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Evaluation research (Social action programs)
ISBN : UCSC:32106001013140

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Evaluating Research in Social Psychology by Clara Mayo,Marianne LaFrance Pdf

Author : Kai Sassenberg,Michael L.W. Vliek
Publisher : Springer
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783030137885

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Social Psychology in Action by Kai Sassenberg,Michael L.W. Vliek Pdf

This timely and applied textbook brings together leading scientists to illustrate how key theories and concepts in social psychology help to predict and explain behavior, and can be successfully applied to benefit social and practical problems. It focuses on robust theories and models known for their successful applications and covers a diverse range of settings—spanning classroom interventions, health behavior, financial decision making, climate change and much more. Each chapter comprises of a theoretical section to define the key concepts and summarize the theory, providing evidence for its reliability and limitations from basic research, as well as an application section that summarizes research in an applied context and provides details about a particular study including the respective application setting. The textbook expertly shows how theory can make meaningful predictions for real world contexts, and isn’t afraid to explain the potential hurdles and pitfalls when applying a theory and its underlying set of concepts in a certain context. Crucially, this format moves towards theory testing in applied contexts, enabling a closer examination of why and under what circumstances interventions may be successful in obtaining a desired behavioral or psychological end-state. Among the topics explored: Mindset theory of action phases and if-then planning Quality of motivation in self-determination theory The focus theory of normative conduct Social identity theory and intergroup contact theory Intergroup forgiveness Social Psychology in Action is a critical resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in social and cultural psychology, as well as students of behavioral economics seeking to develop a deeper understanding of major theories and applications of the fields. Practitioners working in the areas of organizational behavior and management, health communication, social work, and educational science and pedagogy will also find the volume pertinent to their work.

Author : John P. Robinson,Phillip R. Shaver,Lawrence S. Wrightsman
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 769 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781483219844

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Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes by John P. Robinson,Phillip R. Shaver,Lawrence S. Wrightsman Pdf

Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes: Volume 1 in Measures of Social Psychological Attitudes Series provides a comprehensive guide to the most promising and useful measures of important social science concepts. This book is divided into 12 chapters and begins with a description of the Measures of Personality and Social Psychological Attitudes Project's background and the major criteria for scale construction. The subsequent chapters review measures of "response set"; the scales dealing with the most general affective states, including life satisfaction and happiness; and the measured of self-esteem. These topics are followed by discussions of measures of social anxiety, which is conceived a major inhibitor of social interaction, as well as the negative states of depression and loneliness. Other chapters examine the separate dimensions of alienation, the predictive value of interpersonal trust and attitudes in studies of occupational choice and racial attitude change, and the attitude scales related to locus of control. The final chapters look into the measures related to authoritarianism, androgyny, and values. This book is of great value to social and political scientists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, non-academic professionals, and students.

Author : R. F. Kidd,M. J. Saks
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317770237

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Advances in Applied Social Psychology by R. F. Kidd,M. J. Saks Pdf

First published in 1980. The purpose of this volume is to widen, stimulate, and inform the growing debate surrounding the application of social psychological knowledge. It includes the history of applied social psychology and follow the changing nature of definitions of both applied and basic issues.

Author : Daniel W. Barrett
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781506310596

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Social Psychology by Daniel W. Barrett Pdf

Employing a lively and accessible writing style, author Daniel W. Barrett integrates up-to-date coverage of social psychology’s core theories, concepts, and research with a discussion of emerging developments in the field—including social neuroscience and the social psychology of happiness, religion, and sustainability. Social Psychology: Core Concepts and Emerging Trends presents engaging examples, Applying Social Psychology sections, and a wealth of pedagogical features to help readers cultivate a deep understanding of the causes of social behavior.

Author : Frederic J. Medway,Thomas P. Cafferty,Frederic Medway
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317784128

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School Psychology by Frederic J. Medway,Thomas P. Cafferty,Frederic Medway Pdf

This impressive volume reintroduces the importance of -- and the contributions made by -- social psychology to school psychology. It provides an overview of the basic areas of social psychology (history, attitudes, attribution, attraction, and research methods) as well as the traditional school psychology functions (assessment, therapy, and consultation). To unite these two crucial areas, the editors and their contributors provide detailed discussions of specific educational and social issues such as substance abuse prevention and treatment, loneliness, cooperative versus competitive environments, and integration of handicapped and culturally different children. Based on classical, contemporary, and cutting-edge research and theory, this text should become an essential reference tool for all school psychologists.

Author : Gün R Semin,Klaus Fiedler
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1996-05-28
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0803979266

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Applied Social Psychology by Gün R Semin,Klaus Fiedler Pdf

This comprehensive and accessible textbook overviews the applications of social psychology to a wide range of problems and issues in contemporary society. With internationally respected contributors who survey the major developments in their fields, this practical guide incorporates advice, examples and reading lists. The first part of the book outlines a number of general frameworks that inform the applications of social psychology, namely language, attitudes, decision-making and survey research; Part Two focuses on major behavioural domains, including health and economic behaviour; Part Three explains the relationship between social psychology and social institutions, highlighting, for instance, the media, law and politic

Author : Stewart I. Donaldson,Michael Scriven
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003-01-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135636326

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Evaluating Social Programs and Problems by Stewart I. Donaldson,Michael Scriven Pdf

This book presents visions of how to solve social problems in the 21st century and how programs SHOULD be evaluated, not how they will be evaluated.

Author : Emil J. Posavac
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317350729

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Program Evaluation by Emil J. Posavac Pdf

Comprehensive yet accessible, this text 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. Students are introduced to the need for such activities, the methods for carrying out evaluations, and the essential steps in organizing findings into reports. The text focuses 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.

Author : Hart Blanton,LaCroix Jessica M.,Webster Gregory D.
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-25
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429841156

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Measurement in Social Psychology by Hart Blanton,LaCroix Jessica M.,Webster Gregory D. Pdf

Although best known for experimental methods, social psychology also has a strong tradition of measurement. This volume seeks to highlight this tradition by introducing readers to measurement strategies that help drive social psychological research and theory development. The books opens with an analysis of the measurement technique that dominates most of the social sciences, self-report. Chapter 1 presents a conceptual framework for interpreting the data generated from self-report, which it uses to provide practical advice on writing strong and structured self-report items. From there, attention is drawn to the many other innovative measurement and data-collection techniques that have helped expand the range of theories social psychologists test. Chapters 2 through 6 introduce techniques designed to measure the internal psychological states of individual respondents, with strategies that can stand alone or complement anything obtained via self-report. Included are chapters on implicit, elicitation, and diary approaches to collecting response data from participants, as well as neurological and psychobiological approaches to inferring underlying mechanisms. The remaining chapters introduce creative data-collection techniques, focusing particular attention on the rich forms of data humans often leave behind. Included are chapters on textual analysis, archival analysis, geocoding, and social media harvesting. The many methods covered in this book complement one another, such that the full volume provides researchers with a powerful toolset to help them better explore what is "social" about human behavior.