Adapting Ripple Effect Mapping to a Virtual Survey Format

Community development projects continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Participatory evaluation of these projects is crucial. Ripple effect mapping (REM) is a participatory approach to evaluation that captures coalition and community member perspectives on program outcomes and impacts. In response t...

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Published in:Journal of extension Vol. 60; no. 1
Main Authors: Greene, Matthew, Stroope, Jessica, Holston, Denise
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-01-2022
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Summary:Community development projects continue despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Participatory evaluation of these projects is crucial. Ripple effect mapping (REM) is a participatory approach to evaluation that captures coalition and community member perspectives on program outcomes and impacts. In response to COVID-19, the Louisiana State University AgCenter Healthy Communities Initiative adapted REM for online delivery. The REM evaluation was found to be an effective way for community coalitions to reflect on outcomes and impacts and to motivate continued engagement.
ISSN:0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.60.01.10