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Summary Values and Assumptions of Community Psychology
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What are the goals and principles of community psychology? Summary. Examples included to assist learning.
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Values and Assumptions of Community Psychology1. 5 goals of com- 1. Addressing Oppression
munity psycholo- 2. Personal and Political Empowerment
gy 3. Risk Prevention and Health Promotion
4. Creating a psychological sense of community
5. Cultural Relativity and Diversity
2. Addressing Op- - addressing all that which unfairly power to certain people
pression (3) over others
- race, gender, SES, disability, language etc.
- all to create a fairer society with equal opportunities
3. Example of how Advocation of policy that reduces racial/gender discrimi-
oppression is ad- nation in schools
dressed
4. Personal and Po- - to help people take control of their lives and overcome
litical Empower- helplessness
ment (3) - psychological (foster confidence; shift blame to broader
structures)
- social (foster solidarity/unity through building relation-
ships; foster participation in local governance or school
boards)
5. Examples of how - participating in group problem-solving = growth in confi-
people are em- dence AND sense of belonging
powered (3) - building relationships in the community = solidarity
- gain control over circumstances by participating in local
governance like school boards
6. Creating a psy- - addressing the breakdown in family/community life (bro-
chological sense ken family, absent parents)
of community (3) - creating feelings of belonging, safety, bonds
- all to unify members
7. Example of how organizing neighbourhood events to strengthen bonds
a psychological
sense of commu-
nity can be creat-
ed
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