Community Based System Dynamics introduces researchers and?practitioners to?the design and application of participatory systems modeling with diverse communities. The book bridges community- based participatory research methods and rigorous computational modeling approaches to understanding communities as complex systems. ?It emphasizes the importance of community involvement both to understand the underlying system and to aid in implementation. Comprehensive in its scope, the volume includes topics that span the entire process of participatory systems modeling, from the initial engagement and conceptualization of community issues to model building, analysis, and project evaluation.? Community Based System Dynamics is a highly valuable resource for anyone interested in helping to advance social justice using system dynamics, community involvement, and group model building, and helping to make communities a better place.
This book offers an introduction to the design and application of participatory systems modeling with diverse communities. Topics span the entire process, from initial engagement and conceptualization to model building, analysis, and project evaluation.
?Preface and acknowledgements
1. Introduction to community based system dynamics (CBSD)
2. Group model building and community based system dynamics process
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3. Engaging communities
4. Problem scoping and identification
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5. Core modeling team planning, training, and capacity building
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6. Group model building workshop and facilitation
7. Model Refinement, synthesis, formulation, and analysis
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8. Implementation and evaluation
9. Conclusion
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