Lewis, Bradley,
Community psychology / Bradley Lewis. - viii, 231 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm. - Textbook series. .
Includes index.
1. Introduction to Community Psychology
2. Group Dynamics
3. Empowerment Theory
4. Research Methods in Community Psychology
5. Applications of Community Psychology
6. Mental Health Models
7. Disorders and their Prevention
The study of an individual's contexts within communities is termed as community psychology. It seeks to understand the human behavior in its cultural, historical, ecological and sociopolitical setting. Community psychology is an interdisciplinary field which is closely associated with community development, applied anthropology, public health, social work and community practice. The guiding principles of this discipline are social justice, empowerment, diversity, individual wellness, citizen participation, sense of community and empirical grounding. The key objectives of community psychology are to design innovative and alternative interventions for the wellbeing of individuals, Collaboration of affected community members is of utmost importance in designing these interventions.
College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology
In English
9781641725750
Community psychology.
Psychology, Applied.
Social psychology.
RA790.55 / .C66 2022
362.22 L58 / 2022
Community psychology / Bradley Lewis. - viii, 231 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm. - Textbook series. .
Includes index.
1. Introduction to Community Psychology
2. Group Dynamics
3. Empowerment Theory
4. Research Methods in Community Psychology
5. Applications of Community Psychology
6. Mental Health Models
7. Disorders and their Prevention
The study of an individual's contexts within communities is termed as community psychology. It seeks to understand the human behavior in its cultural, historical, ecological and sociopolitical setting. Community psychology is an interdisciplinary field which is closely associated with community development, applied anthropology, public health, social work and community practice. The guiding principles of this discipline are social justice, empowerment, diversity, individual wellness, citizen participation, sense of community and empirical grounding. The key objectives of community psychology are to design innovative and alternative interventions for the wellbeing of individuals, Collaboration of affected community members is of utmost importance in designing these interventions.
College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Psychology
In English
9781641725750
Community psychology.
Psychology, Applied.
Social psychology.
RA790.55 / .C66 2022
362.22 L58 / 2022
