Peace, Or The Problem-Free Interval

Authors

Roger A. Lohmann, West Virginia UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1988

College/Unit

Eberly College of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program/Center

Social Work

Abstract

This paper argues for wider recognition of general program indicators as evaluative criteria and sets forth four general dimensions of outcome measures that might serve as comparative evaluative indicators for a wide range of programs and services. Pragmatic problem-solving is outlined as a theoretical basis for an approach to such general indicators. The argument for general program indicators of problem presence, frequency, duration and severity is grounded in general problem-solving theory and is part of an evaluative study of a mental health crisis unit. Peace, defined as a problem-free interval, is offered as an example of a general program outcome indicator.

Digital Commons Citation

Lohmann, Roger A., "Peace, Or The Problem-Free Interval" (1988). Faculty & Staff Scholarship. 873.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/faculty_publications/873

Source Citation

An earlier version of this paper was presented as Peace: Outcome Measurement and the Problem-Free Interval at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Voluntary Action Scholars, Washington DC. October, 1988.

Comments

This version is sub-titled "Inter-Program Evaluation and A General Outcome Measure".