Citation

Cardazone G, Sy AU, Chik I, Corlew LK. Am. J. Community Psychol. 2014; 53(3-4): 346-356.

Affiliation

Social Science Research Institute, Office of Evaluation and Needs Assessment Services, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Saunders Hall, Suite 704, 2424 Maile Way, Honolulu, HI, 96822, USA, cardazon@hawaii.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1007/s10464-014-9641-7

PMID

24682889

Abstract

Network analysis and GIS enable the presentation of meaningful data about organizational relationships and community characteristics, respectively. Together, these tools can provide a concrete representation of the ecological context in which coalitions operate, and may help coalitions identify opportunities for growth and enhanced effectiveness. This study uses network analysis and GIS mapping as part of an evaluation of the One Strong 'Ohana (OSO) campaign. The OSO campaign was launched in 2012 via a partnership between the Hawai'i Children's Trust Fund (HCTF) and the Joyful Heart Foundation. The OSO campaign uses a collaborative approach aimed at increasing public awareness of child maltreatment and protective factors that can prevent maltreatment, as well as enhancing the effectiveness of the HCTF Coalition. This study focuses on three elements of the OSO campaign evaluation: (1) Network analysis exploring the relationships between 24 active Coalition member organizations, (2) GIS mapping of responses to a randomized statewide phone survey (n = 1,450) assessing awareness of factors contributing to child maltreatment, and (3) Combined GIS maps and network data, illustrating opportunities for geographically-targeted coalition building and public awareness activities.

Language: en