Theory-driven Program Evaluation
About this episode
This episode discusses theory-driven program evaluation based on Stewart I. Donaldson's work, emphasizing its application in social programs and organizational effectiveness.
The provided text consists of excerpts from Stewart I. Donaldson’s "Introduction to Theory-Driven Program Evaluation," a comprehensive guide on using evaluation science to improve social programs and organizational effectiveness. The book outlines a three-step model for practitioners: developing program impact theory , formulating evaluation questions, and answering those questions using rigorous scientific methods. A significant portion of the material emphasizes culturally responsive and strengths-focused applications, particularly in the context of maintaining well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic . The author advocates for theory-driven approaches over method-driven ones to ensure programs are both efficacious in ideal settings and effective in the real world. Additionally, the text includes a meta-analysis of positive psychology interventions, demonstrating how evidence-based strategies like the PERMA+4 framework can be used to generate human flourishing. The collection serves as both a practical manual for evaluators and a reflection on the professionalization of the field through established global competencies and ethical standards.
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Host: Dimas P. Muharam
Topics covered
- program evaluation
- theory-driven approaches
- social programs
- COVID-19
- positive psychology
- human flourishing
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