About the Book

This practical book shows practising social scientists and graduate students how to account for cultural factors when developing and evaluating psychological and educational interventions using mixed methods research. Providing a methodological basis for handling cultural influences when engaged in intervention and/or evaluation work, the book covers a range of topics, including mixed methods research, program evaluation, ethnography, and intervention design. Throughout the book, the authors integrate illustrative examples to make more abstract content accessible.

Table of Contents:
Editors′ Introduction Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1--Introduction: The Role of Culture and Context in Developing Intervention and Prevention Programs Introduction Why Should We Attend To Culture And Context? Implementation Science and Translational Research Limitations of Standard Research Approaches and Potential Contributions of MMR Overview of the Book’s Content and Structure Conclusion Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 2--Conceptual Models for Mixed Methods and Culture-Specific Intervention Development Introduction Conceptual Models for Intervention Development MMR Models for Program Development Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 3--Use of MMR to Understand Context and Guide Program Design Introduction Ethnography and Associated MMR Practices for Cultural Study and Program Design An Illustration Conclusion Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 4--Use of MMR to Guide Implementation and Adaptation Introduction Conceptual and Procedural Foundations Monitoring Program Implementation Program Adaptation Determining Overall Program Success Capacity for Sustainability and Institutionalization An Illustration Conclusion Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 5--Use of MMR to Address Validity Concerns in Program Evaluation Introduction Conceptual and Procedural Considerations Sampling, External Validity, and Transferability Consideration Pulling it All Together: An Example Conclusion Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 6--MMR Model Application: A Full Example Introduction Contextual and Cultural Considerations Program Design Program Implementation and Adaptation Program Evaluation Promoting Translation and Capacity Building Conclusions Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 7--Implementation and Evaluation Challenges Introduction: Common Challenges in Program Implementation and Evaluation Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships Gaining and Maintaining Stakeholder Commitment Forming Sustainable Decision-Making Teams Addressing Staff Development Needs Resource Acquisition and Allocation Creating Versus Adapting Existing EBIs Thinking Through MMR Design Quality Cross-Cultural Social Science Research Has Received Inadequate Attention Conclusion Key Terms Reflective Questions and Exercises References Chapter 8--Future Directions Introduction Implications for Model Development Application of MMR to Intervention Development and Evaluation Implications for Extending Mixed Methodology Advancing the Science of Intervention Development and Evaluation: Implications for Implementation Science Final Thoughts Reflective Questions and Exercises References Index