Application of the process of appreciative inquiry as an asset-based community development model in community development

Demeshane, Judith Nonhlanhla

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Demeshane, Judith Nonhlanhla. Application of the process of appreciative inquiry as an asset-based community development model in community development. 2015.

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Title: Application of the process of appreciative inquiry as an asset-based community development model in community development
Creator: Demeshane, Judith Nonhlanhla
Contributor: Nel, J.B.S., Prof.
Contributor: Nel, J.B.S., Prof.
Subject: Appreciative inquiry - South Africa - Soweto
Subject: Appreciative inquiry - Developing countries
Subject: Community development - South Africa - Soweto
Subject: Community development - Developing countries
Subject: Organizational change - South Africa - Soweto
Subject: Organizational change - Developing countries
Date: 2015
Description: Abstract: The purpose of the study was to implement the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) model in the context of community development with a previously disadvantaged community in the area of Snake Park in Soweto. AI is an unconventional method to organisational and community development and needs to be understood in terms of its principles, perspective and implementation. The model has been implemented in various contexts such as organisational development, education and health amongst other. However, more evidence on its application and outcomes in community development is still needed. The methodology used in the study was AI which complies with most of the principles of Participatory Action research (PAR) as the researcher engaged the participants in the study as co-researchers throughout all the phases of the study. The study was based on bringing about some social change in the community and lives of the participants. AI was used as a research design as the researcher and the participants used the Four D cycle and the various tools and activities covered in literature on AI to collect data in the study. The study also took the form of a case study as it was limited to the specific case of the participants within their community. The goal of the study was to describe the process of applying AI in community development. The objectives of the study were, firstly, to describe the process of the facilitation of the four phases of AI; secondly, to assess the outcomes or findings of the facilitation of the four phases of AI; and lastly to make recommendations on the application of AI in community development based on lessons learned. Qualitative data were collected through the use of different tools and activities which sought to uncover the strengths, assets and potentials that the participants possess internally as individuals, as a collective in the group, and also within their community. Data was analysed using qualitative data analysis methods covered in theory and was analysed with the full participation of the participants. The study yielded positive results about the application and relevance of the AI model in community development. There were valuable lessons that were learnt about the model in community development especially in the South African context. It is believed that the study will add value to the knowledge that already exists on the...
Description: M.A. (Social Work)

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Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/123796
Identifier: uj:20836
Language: English
Rights: University of Johannesburg
Type: Masters (Thesis)
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