Reconceptualizing evaluation use: An integrated theory of influence

By K. Kirkhart. 2000

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UNBUNDLING EVALUATION USE (2002, methodology): “On the one hand, there are those who argue about the relevance and appropriateness of the “use” term and prefer “influence” (e.g., Kirkhart, 2000).”
Evaluation Use (2009, background): “Over the past several decades, evaluation scholars have created terminology and definitions for different types of evaluation use (Kirkhart, 2000; Patton, 1994; Weiss, 1980).”
Beyond Use: Understanding Evaluation’s Influence on Attitudes and Actions (2003, methodology): “In the lead article, Kirkhart (2000) makes the case that “use” draws on a conceptual and linguistic base that is too narrow.”
Framing the Capacity to Do and Use Evaluation (2014, background): “…of process use (e.g., Cousins, 2007; Forss, Kruse, Taut, & Tenden, 2006; Patton, 1997, 2008) and considerations of use in the context of broader evaluation influences (e.g., Kirkhart, 2000; Mark & Henry, 2004), have significant implications for any consideration of evaluation theory and practice.”
Research on Evaluation Use (2009, background): “Focusing solely on the direct use of either evaluation results or processes has not adequately captured broader level influences (Alkin & Taut, 2003; Henry & Mark, 2003a, 2003b; Kirkhart, 2000; Mark & Henry, 2004).”