The Intergenerational Program Evaluation Tool: Results of a Delphi Study
Journal of intergenerational relationships(2024)
摘要
Intergenerational programs innovate constantly, but tools to evaluate them lag. Measures vary across programs and usually concentrate on outcomes without attending to programming dimensions that could influence results. Such features limit generalizability and comprehension of the mechanisms by which intergenerational programs achieve their objectives. Building on theory and evidence, we developed an evaluation tool for practitioners and researchers to use as a standalone evaluation tool or in conjunction with other measures. The current paper presents results of a Delphi study used to refine the Intergenerational Program Evaluation Tool (IPET) and establish its face and content validity. Results reinforce preexisting scholarship identifying the IPET as a reliable, valid tool that will help intergenerational scholars promote evidence-based practices and assess their impact on varied goals pursued through shared programming. We describe potential uses of the tool and next steps to advance its adoption through implementation research and psychometric assessment.
更多查看译文
关键词
Intergenerational program,evaluation,Delphi panel,instrument,measurement
AI 理解论文
溯源树
样例
生成溯源树,研究论文发展脉络
Chat Paper
正在生成论文摘要