Figure 1
Adapted Model of Research Community Partnership.
Table 1
Mean Rates of Perceived Success by Partner Type.
| PARTNER TYPE | n | PERCEIVED SUCCESS M (SD) | Md (RANGE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both | 16 | 4.00 (.816) | 4 (Range = 2) |
| Academic | 2 | 4.50 (.707) | 4.5 (Range = 1) |
| Community | 14 | 3.92 (.828) | 4 (Range = 2) |
Table 2
Frequencies of Facilitating and Hindering Factors by Partner Type.
| CATEGORY | INTERPERSONAL QUALITIES | COMMUNITY n | COMMUNITY % | ACADEMIC n | ACADEMIC % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilitating factors | Respect among partners | 11 | 78.6% | 2 | 100% |
| Good relationships between partners | 9 | 64.3% | 1 | 100% | |
| Trust between partners | 12 | 85.7% | 2 | 100% | |
| Mutual benefit for all partners | 10 | 71.4% | 2 | 100% | |
| Shared vision, goals, and/or mission | 13 | 92.9% | 2 | 100% | |
| Effective conflict resolution | 6 | 42.9% | 2 | 100% | |
| Hindering Factors | Mistrust between partners | 10 | 71.4% | 1 | 50% |
| Inconsistent partner participation/ membership | 5 | 35.7% | 2 | 100% | |
| Lack of shared vision, goals, and/or mission | 8 | 57.1% | 1 | 50% | |
| Lack of mutual benefit | 8 | 57.1% | 1 | 50% | |
| OPERATIONAL PROCESSES | |||||
| Facilitating Factors | Clearly differentiated roles/functions of partners | 3 | 21.4% | 2 | 100% |
| Well-structured meetings | 8 | 57.1% | 2 | 100% | |
| Good initial selection of partners | 4 | 28.6% | 2 | 100% | |
| Good quality of leadership | 9 | 64.3% | 2 | 100% | |
| Bringing together diverse stakeholders | 11 | 78.6% | 2 | 100% | |
| Positive community impact | 12 | 85.7% | 2 | 100% | |
| Hindering Factors | Differing expectations of partners | 9 | 64.3% | 1 | 50% |
| Poor or unequal decision-making | 8 | 57.1% | 1 | 50% | |
| Unclear roles and/or functions of partners | 9 | 64.3% | 2 | 100% | |
| Excessive funding pressures or funding control struggles | 6 | 42.9% | 1 | 50% | |
| Excessive time commitment | 11 | 78.6% | 1 | 50% | |
| High burden of activities/tasks | 6 | 42.9% | 1 | 50% | |
| Other: Common agenda to direct efforts | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0% | |
| NETWORK PROCESSES | |||||
| Facilitating factors | Exchanging info/knowledge | 9 | 64.3% | 2 | 100% |
| Sharing resources | 8 | 57.1% | 2 | 100% | |
| Effective and/or frequent communication | 7 | 50% | 2 | 100% | |
| Informal relationships created | 2 | 14.3% | 2 | 100% | |
| Hindering Factors | Poor communication between partners | 11 | 78.6% | 2 | 100% |
| Lack of a common knowledge or shared terms between partners | 6 | 42.9% | 1 | 50% |