Citation

Bess G, Allen J, Deters PB. Am. Indian Alsk. Native Ment. Health Res. 2004; 11(2): 30-41.

Affiliation

Gary Bess and Associates, Paradise, CA 95969, USA. bess@sunset.net

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, National Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Mental Health Research)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15322973

Abstract

A life cycle metaphor characterizes the evolving relationship between the evaluator and program staff. This framework suggests that common developmental dynamics occur in roughly the same order across groups and settings. There are stage-specific dynamics that begin with Pre-History, which characterize the relationship between the grantees and evaluator. The stages are: (a) Pre-History, (b) Process, (c) Development, (d) Action, (e) Findings-Compilation, and (f) Transition. The common dynamics, expectations, and activities for each stage are discussed.

Language: en