title: Transformative change: an analysis of the evolution of special events within 3 communities.
abstract: Descriptive qualitative case studies were conducted to examine the evolution of special events in a large-scale program in South Carolina to prevent child abuse and neglect. For these analyses, narrative project logs were reviewed from 3 selected project communities, and emerging themes and topics were identified. The development and use of special events to promote project goals varied in each of the 3 different types of community contexts. Results are discussed in terms of a transformative model of community growth and change.
authors: Department of Psychology, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA.
authors: Virginia
authors: V
authors: Murphy-Berman
authors: John J
authors: JJ
authors: Berman
authors: Gary B
authors: GB
authors: Melton
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control; D002675:Child, Preschool; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D013022:South Carolina; D014838:Volunteers