Citation

Murphy-Berman V, Berman JJ, Melton GB. Fam. Community Health 2008; 31(2): 136-149.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.FCH.0000314574.51281.54

PMID

18360155

Abstract

Descriptive qualitative case studies were conducted to examine the evolution of special events in a large-scale program in South Carolina to prevent child abuse and neglect. For these analyses, narrative project logs were reviewed from 3 selected project communities, and emerging themes and topics were identified. The development and use of special events to promote project goals varied in each of the 3 different types of community contexts. Results are discussed in terms of a transformative model of community growth and change.

Language: en