By Leonard A. Jason, Olya Glantsman, Jack F. O’Brien, and Kaitlyn N. Ramian, DePaul University. This module explores core themes within the field of Community Psychology, which include an emphasis on prevention, a social justice orientation, and an ecological understanding of how people are affected by their environments. Community psychologists comprehensively analyze, investigate, and address problems such as economic inequality, violence, substance abuse, homelessness, poverty, and racism. This unique discipline encourages active collaboration with community partners and organizations to promote a fair and equitable allocation of resources and opportunities. Finally, this module reviews the methods used by community psychologists as well as provides resources for learning more about and getting involved within this field.
- Subject:
- Psychology
- Material Type:
- Lecture Notes
- Reading
- Author:
- Maura Krestar
- Date Added:
- 05/21/2021