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Introduction to Community Psychology
This textbook will show you how to comprehensively analyze, investigate, and address escalating problems of economic inequality, violence, substance abuse, homelessness, poverty, and racism. It will provide you with perspectives and tools to partner with community members and organizations to promote a fair and equitable allocation of resources and opportunities.
- Author
- Leonard A. Jason, Olya Glantsman, Jack F. O'Brien, and Kaitlyn N. Ramian
- Publisher
- DePaul University
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY
- Language
- EN
- Category
- Basic Sciences
Contents· 25 sections
- 01: Introduction
- 1.01: Introduction to the Field of Community Psychology
- 1.02: History
- 1.03: Who We Are
- 1.04: International Perspectives
- 02: Theory Research and Practice
- 2.01: Theories
- 2.02: Research Methods
- 2.03: Practice Competencies
- 03: Understanding Communities
- 3.01: Respect for Diversity
- 3.02: Oppression and Power
- 3.03: Empowerment
- 04: Intervention and Prevention Strategies
- 4.01: Community Interventions
- 4.02: Prevention and Promotion
- 4.03: Stress and Coping
- 05: Tools for Action
- 5.01: Public Policy
- 5.02: Community Organizing Partnerships and Coalitions
- 5.03: Behavioral Community Approaches
- 06: Our Future
- 6.01: Social and Political Change
- 6.02: Dissemination and Implementation
- 6.03: Looking into Your Future