Evaluating from the outside: conducting cross-cultural evaluation research on an American Indian reservation.
There is limited guidance for conducting competent and responsive cross-cultural evaluation research with American Indian communities. The authors draw on Fisher and Ball's Tribal Participatory Research Model to highlight ways in which this project is attempting to be culturally appropriate and sensitive as they partner with an American Indian community to implement and evaluate a youth-based initiative. Challenges encountered during the evaluation are shared, as well as the authors' collective responses to such challenges. Implications for future cross-cultural evaluation researchers are also discussed in light of these experiences.
Letiecq
Bethany L
BL
Department of Health and Human Development, Montana State University, Bozeman 59717, USA. bletiecq@montana.edu
Bailey
Sandra J
SJ
D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D000328:Adult; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000592:standards*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000592:standards*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American; D008297:Male; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009009:Montana; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012107:Research Design