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Unpacking Prevention Capacity: An Intersection of Research‐to‐practice Models and Community‐centered Models

Flaspohler, Paul, Duffy, Jennifer, Wandersman, Abraham, Stillman, Lindsey, Maras, Melissa A.·2008·American Journal of Community Psychology

Abstract

Capacity is a complex construct that lacks definitional clarity. Little has been done to define capacity, explicate components of capacity, or explore the development of capacity in prevention. This article represents an attempt to operationalize capacity and distinguish among types and levels of capacity as they relate to dissemination and implementation through the use of a taxonomy of capacity. The development of the taxonomy was informed by the capacity literature from two divergent models in the field: research‐to‐practice (RTP) models and community‐centered (CC) models. While these models differ in perspective and focus, both emphasize the importance of capacity to the dissemination and sustainability of prevention innovations. Based on the review of the literature, the taxonomy differentiates the concepts of capacity among two dimensions: level (individual, organizational, and community levels) and type (general capacity and innovation‐specific capacity). The proposed taxonomy can aid in understanding the concept of capacity and developing methods to support the implementation and sustainability of prevention efforts in novel settings.

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Authors
Flaspohler, P., Duffy, J., Wandersman, A., Stillman, L., & Maras, M. A.
Affiliations
  • Miami University (US)
  • University of South Carolina (US)
Corresponding author
Flaspohler, Paul
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2008-02-29
Volume
41
Issue
3-4
Pages
182-196
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
OpenAlex
W2095568772
Cited by
306
References
64
Citations by year
2026: 9 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 17 · 2023: 17 · 2022: 16 · 2021: 23 · 2020: 76 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 12 · 2016: 9 · 2015: 19 · 2014: 20 · 2013: 9 · 2012: 27
FWCI
14.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Community Psychology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health Policy Implementation Science
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Community Health and Development
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Public Health Policies and Education
Keywords
capacity building, dissemination, implementation, community capacity, organizational capacity
MeSH terms
Child, Child Abuse, Diffusion of Innovation, Humans, Organizational Innovation, Violence, Program Development, Models, Organizational, Community Networks, Evidence-Based Medicine

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