Ripple Effect Mapping: A "Radiant" Way to Capture Program Impacts

Authors

Debra Havens Kollock, Washington State UniversityFollow
Lynette Flage, North Dakota State University ExtensionFollow
Scott Chazdon, University of Minnesota ExtensionFollow
Nathan Paine, University of MinnesotaFollow
Lorie Higgins, University of IdahoFollow

Volume

50

Issue

5

DOI

10.34068/joe.50.05.33

Abstract

Learn more about a promising follow-up, participatory group process designed to document the results of Extension educational efforts within complex, real-life settings. The method, known as Ripple Effect Mapping, uses elements of Appreciative Inquiry, mind mapping, and qualitative data analysis to engage program participants and other community stakeholders to reflect upon and visually map the intended and unintended changes produced by Extension programming. The result is not only a powerful technique to document impacts, but a way to engage and re-energize program participants.

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Recommended Citation

Kollock, D. H., Flage, L., Chazdon, S., Paine, N., & Higgins, L. (2012). Ripple Effect Mapping: A "Radiant" Way to Capture Program Impacts. The Journal of Extension, 50(5), Article 33. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.50.05.33