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Jennifer Watling Neal1, Zachary P Neal2, Jennifer A Lawlor2
1Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, 316 Physics Rd. Rm. 127A, East Lansing, MI, 48824, USA. jneal@msu.edu.
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In this study, we explored the extent to which educators discuss and prioritize Rogers' (Diffusion of innovations, The Free Press: New York, 1995) five attributes of innovations-relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, observability, and trialability-in the context of research use. Using a directed content analysis of 54 semi-structured interviews and exemplar quotes, we describe how educators mentioned compatibility most frequently, but also commonly invoked observability and complexity in their discussions of research use. Our results also revealed key differences between educators in executive and non-executive roles. We discuss the implications of our findings for closing the research-practice gap in school-based mental health services and psychosocial interventions.
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