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Evaluating public participation: instruments and implications for citizen involvement

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  • Terri Mannarini
  • Cosimo Talò

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The article presents two studies that address issues concerning the evaluation of public participation. Study 1 aimed to validate two instruments for measuring the process (the Deliberative Process Perceived Quality Scale, composed of two factors: “dialogue” and “knowledge/understanding”) and the outcome (Outcome Rating Scale) of a specific participatory procedure, i.e. the Open Space Technology (OST). Study 2 explored whether the participants' evaluation of OST's process and outcome predicted the future involvement of citizens in the same type of practices. Participants ( N = 471) were recruited during five OSTs held in Italy between January and October 2010. The results indicated that (a) “dialogue” and “knowledge/understanding” appeared as distinct mechanisms and (b) participants who experienced respectful and collaborative relationships, and who positively evaluated the results achieved, were more likely to repeat a similar experience in the future, irrespective of the associated cognitive gains. Implications for community development and empowerment processes are discussed.

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  • Terri Mannarini & Cosimo Talò, 2013. "Evaluating public participation: instruments and implications for citizen involvement," Community Development, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(2), pages 239-256, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:comdev:v:44:y:2013:i:2:p:239-256
    DOI: 10.1080/15575330.2012.683799
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