Abstract
Research in the dissemination of evidence-based practices (EBPs) suggests that practitioners’ knowledge of and attitudes towards
EBPs influence their decisions to adopt such practices. This study investigated the relationships between practitioner background
variables and EBP knowledge and attitudes, as well as the relationship between knowledge and attitudes among public sector
youth direct service providers (n = 240). Findings suggest that knowledge and attitudes relate to practitioners’ most advanced degree, practice setting, and
licensure status. Additionally, lack of knowledge in the form of EBP under-identification was related to negative attitudes.
Findings are discussed as they relate to the dissemination of EBPs.
EBPs influence their decisions to adopt such practices. This study investigated the relationships between practitioner background
variables and EBP knowledge and attitudes, as well as the relationship between knowledge and attitudes among public sector
youth direct service providers (n = 240). Findings suggest that knowledge and attitudes relate to practitioners’ most advanced degree, practice setting, and
licensure status. Additionally, lack of knowledge in the form of EBP under-identification was related to negative attitudes.
Findings are discussed as they relate to the dissemination of EBPs.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10488-011-0351-2
- Authors
- Brad J. Nakamura, Department of Psychology, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848, USA
- Charmaine K. Higa-McMillan, University of Hawai’i at Hilo, Hilo, HI, USA
- Kelsie H. Okamura, Department of Psychology, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848, USA
- Scott Shimabukuro, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Hawai’i State Department of Health, Honolulu, HI, USA
- Journal Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research
- Online ISSN 1573-3289
- Print ISSN 0894-587X