The law of maximum expected potential effect: Constraints placed on program effectiveness by mediator relationships

被引：43

作者：

Hansen, WB ^{[1
]}

McNeal, RB ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] UNIV CONNECTICUT, DEPT SOCIOL, STORRS, CT 06269 USA

来源：

HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH | 1996年 / 11卷 / 04期

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D O I：

10.1093/her/11.4.501

中图分类号：

G40 [教育学];

学科分类号：

040101 ; 120403 ;

摘要：

The application of mediating variable analysis can yield information about the potential effectiveness of interventions that target social behavior. The application of widely accepted statistical equations to the analysis of simulated data demonstrates that the magnitude of the relationship between mediators and behavioral outcomes directly affects the maximum expected potential effect size that can be achieved for any given intervention. The use of this relationship in planning and executing interventions is described. Elements that the field needs to develop before a truly prospective system of forecasting program effectiveness are outlined.

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页码：501 / 507

页数：7

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