Diffusion of Innovation Theory: A Bridge for the Research–Practice Gap in Counseling
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Christine E. Murray, Director (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: This article presents a diffusion of innovation theory–based framework for addressing the gap between research and
practice in the counseling profession. The author describes the nature of the research–practice gap and presents an
overview of diffusion of innovation theory. On the basis of the application of several major postulates of diffusion of innovation
theory to the research–practice gap, several theory-based research practices and questions are proposed.
Diffusion of Innovation Theory: A Bridge for the Research–Practice Gap in Counseling
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Counseling and Development, Winter, Vol. 87 p. 108-116 (2009)
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- Innovation, Adoption, New ideas, Research, Practice, Counseling