How to identify success among networks that promote active living

J. Litt, D. Varda, H. Reed, J. Retrum, R. Tabak, J. Gustat and N.O. Tompkins

American Journal of Public Health, 2015, vol. 105, issue 11, 2298-2305

Abstract: Objectives. We evaluated organization- and network-level factors that influence organizations' perceived success. This is important for managing interorg anizational networks, which can mobilize communities to address complex health issues such as physical activity, and for achieving change. Methods. In 2011, we used structured interview and network survey data from 22 states in the United States to estimate multilevel random-intercept models to understand organization- and network-level factors that explain perceived network success. Results. A total of 53 of 59 "whole networks" met the criteria for inclusion in the analysis (89.8%). Coordinators identified 559 organizations, with 3 to 12 organizations from each network taking the online survey (response rate = 69.7%; range =33%-100%). Occupying a leadership position (P

Keywords: community care; demography; environment; health promotion; human; interpersonal communication; leadership; organization; organization and management; policy; public relations; time; United States, Communication; Community Networks; Community-Institutional Relations; Environment; Health Promotion; Humans; Leadership; Organizational Objectives; Policy; Residence Characteristics; Time Factors; United States (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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