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Examining Predictors of Implementation Quality in an Emerging International Extension Context
Journal of Extension
  • Ryan J. Gagnon, Clemson University
  • Jonathan Pettigrew, Arizona State University at the Tempe Campus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2018
Publisher
Extension Journal
Abstract

In this article, we explore a component of evidence-based programming—implementation quality—within an emerging international Extension context. Specifically, we examine how the traits, characteristics, and perceptions of 46 program facilitators influenced their support of maintaining implementation quality in a Nicaraguan youth violence and substance abuse prevention program, Dale se REAL. The results indicated that of four potential variables, only facilitator buy-in to the Dale se REAL program was a meaningful predictor of implementation support. The implications of the study findings, relative to evidence-based Extension research in both the United States and an emerging international context, are discussed.

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This manuscript has been published in the Journal of Extension Please find the published version here:

https://www.joe.org/joe/2018august/rb4.php

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Please use the publisher's recommended citation. https://www.joe.org/joe/2018august/rb4.php