Citation

Cox PJ. J. Community Psychol. 2009; 37(6): 789-794.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/jcop.20319

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Although community ownership has been described as critical to the long-term effectiveness of local coalitions, a lack of consensus exists regarding what community ownership is and what exactly is being owned. This exploratory study examined community ownership of coalitions that address domestic violence from the perspective of community members who initiated and operated these coalitions. Qualitative data collection methods included interviews, observations, and archival review of coalition records. Findings expand current conceptualizations of what community ownership is and how it develops. Results may inform future research regarding how community ownership affects the effectiveness of a coalition's programs and how researchers and government agencies partner with coalitions to address health problems. © 2009 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.