Health Education Research, Vol. 8, No. 3, 359-374, 1993
© 1993 Oxford University Press
research-article |
Leadership and team effectiveness in community coalitions for the prevention of alcohol and other drug abuse
1Departments of Health Education, Psychology
2Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
Comprehensive community coalitions or partnerships are increasingly being developed in this country to coordinate and expand alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse prevention services. While case study evidence suggests that some coalitions are effective, there is very little theory development or empirical research on factors contributing to successful coalitions. This paper presents a theoretical model of coalition team effectiveness hypothesizing that an empowering style of leadership increases member satisfaction and perceptions of team efficacy which ultimately increases team effectiveness. This theoretical model was pilot tested in an exploratory study using preliminary, small sample data (N = 65) from the first year evaluation of an AOD prevention coalition. The exploratory research strategy employed factor analysis and multiple regression analysis to test the relationship of coalition members' process data (i.e. perceptions of team leader's style, team efficacy and member satisfaction) to outcome data (i.e. team members' AOD knowledge and use and team effectiveness in developing fundable plans). The results supported the proposed model and suggest that further model testing employing larger samples, more diverse community teams, and more sophisticated data analyses (structural equation modeling or path analysis) could lead to information useful in training team leaders and developing more effective coalitions.
CiteULike 
Connotea 
Del.icio.us What's this?
This article has been cited by other articles:
|
|
 |
|
  R. C. Zakocs and S. Guckenburg What Coalition Factors Foster Community Capacity? Lessons Learned From the Fighting Back Initiative Health Educ Behav, April 1, 2007; 34(2): 354 - 375. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. Wells, E. W. Ford, J. A. McClure, M. L. Holt, and A. Ward Community-Based Coalitions' Capacity for Sustainable Action: The Role of Relationships Health Educ Behav, February 1, 2007; 34(1): 124 - 139. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 F. D. Butterfoss, L. L. Lachance, and C. E. Orians Building Allies Coalitions: Why Formation Matters. Health Promot Pract, April 1, 2006; 7(2_suppl): 23S - 33S. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. D. Butterfoss, L. A. Gilmore, J. W. Krieger, L. L. Lachance, M. Lara, J. R. Meurer, C. E. Orians, J. W. Peterson, S. W. Rose, and M. P. Rosenthal From Formation to Action: How Allies Against Asthma Coalitions Are Getting the Job Done. Health Promot Pract, April 1, 2006; 7(2_suppl): 34S - 43S. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
L. L. Lachance, C. R. Houle, E. F. Cassidy, E. Bourcier, J. H. Cohn, C. E. Orians, K. Coughey, X. Geng, C. L.M. Joseph, M. D. Lyde, et al. Collaborative Design and Implementation of a Multisite Community Coalition Evaluation. Health Promot Pract, April 1, 2006; 7(2_suppl): 44S - 55S. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M.-N. Nguyen, L. Gauvin, I. Martineau, and R. Grignon Sustainability of the Impact of a Public Health Intervention: Lessons Learned From the Laval Walking Clubs Experience Health Promot Pract, January 1, 2005; 6(1): 44 - 52. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 M. L. Granner and P. A. Sharpe Evaluating community coalition characteristics and functioning: a summary of measurement tools Health Educ. Res., October 1, 2004; 19(5): 514 - 532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
N. Freudenberg Community Capacity for Environmental Health Promotion: Determinants and Implications for Practice Health Educ Behav, August 1, 2004; 31(4): 472 - 490. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. C. Kegler and K. Miner Environmental Health Promotion Interventions: Considerations for Preparation and Practice Health Educ Behav, August 1, 2004; 31(4): 510 - 525. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
E. S. Weiss, R. M. Anderson, and R. D. Lasker Making the Most of Collaboration: Exploring the Relationship Between Partnership Synergy and Partnership Functioning Health Educ Behav, December 1, 2002; 29(6): 683 - 698. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 N. Sivasubramaniam, W. D. Murry, B. J. Avolio, and D. I. Jung A Longitudinal Model of the Effects of Team Leadership and Group Potency on Group Performance Group Organization Management, March 1, 2002; 27(1): 66 - 96. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 L. Saxe, C. Kadushin, A. Beveridge, D. Livert, E. Tighe, D. Rindskopf, J. Ford, and A. Brodsky The Visibility of Illicit Drugs: Implications for Community-Based Drug Control Strategies Am J Public Health, December 1, 2001; 91(12): 1987 - 1994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
K. Reed, A. Cheadle, and B. Thompson Evaluating prevention programs with the Results Mapping evaluation tool: a case study of a youth substance abuse prevention program Health Educ. Res., February 1, 2000; 15(1): 73 - 84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
B. J. Maciak, R. Guzman, A. Santiago, G. Villalobos, and B. A. Israel Establishing LA VIDA: A Community-Based Partnership to Prevent Intimate Violence against Latina Women Health Educ Behav, December 1, 1999; 26(6): 821 - 840. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|
|
|
|
|
R. M. Goodman, M. A. Speers, K. Mcleroy, S. Fawcett, M. Kegler, E. Parker, S. R. Smith, T. D. Sterling, and N. Wallerstein Identifying and Defining the Dimensions of Community Capacity to Provide a Basis for Measurement Health Educ Behav, June 1, 1998; 25(3): 258 - 278. [Abstract]
|
|
|
|
|
|
M. C. Kegler, A. Steckler, K. Mcleroy, and S. H. Malek Factors That Contribute to Effective Community Health Promotion Coalitions: A Study of 10 Project ASSIST Coalitions in North Carolina Health Educ Behav, June 1, 1998; 25(3): 338 - 353. [Abstract]
|
|
|
|
|
|
N. Freudenberg, E. Eng, B. Flay, G. Parcel, T. Rogers, and N. Wallerstein Strengthening Individual and Community Capacity to Prevent Disease and Promote Health: In Search of Relevant Theories and Principles Health Educ Behav, January 1, 1994; 22(3): 290 - 306. [Abstract] [PDF]
|
|