Knowledge, interests and the many meanings of evaluation: A developmental perspective

Journal/Book: Scand J Soc Welfare. 1998; 7: 108 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JF, Oxon, England. Blackwell Publ Ltd. 94-98.

Abstract: The problems addressed by evaluation research and practice are the problems that emerged in the efforts to form, consolidate, and reform the modern welfare state. Each of these problems are linked with stakeholders with divergent and often conflicting interests. One of the major characteristics of the history of evaluation research has been efforts to develop evaluation theory, design and methodology that are responsive to the knowledge interests of different stakeholders.

Note: Article Albaek E, Aarhus Univ, Dept Polit Sci, Univ Pk, DK-8000 Aarhus C, DENMARK

Keyword(s): evaluation; knowledge interests; design; utilization

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