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- Title: Core Assumptions and Values in Community Psychology: A Christian Reflection (Report)
- Author : Journal of Psychology and Theology
- Release Date : January 22, 2011
- Genre: Religion & Spirituality,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 239 KB
Description
From the beginning, community psychologists made many of the assumptions behind their theories and methodologies explicit, openly articulating values at the core of their discipline. As a result, community psychology's foundational principles may be readily appraised by any who wish to seriously reflect upon them. This article introduces a set of assumptions and values commonly agreed upon within community psychology: (1) the ecological perspective as a lens for viewing human behavior, (2) adaptation as the means of development and change, (3) wellness as a focus over psychopathology, (4) prevention and pro-motion as priorities over treatment (5) collaborative, empowering helping relationships, (6) justice as a prominent goal of action, (7) research as wedded to action, and (8) human diversity reflected theories and methods. These core values and assumptions are examined from an integrative perspective and illustrated in practice through an example taken from the author's work as a consultant. Concerned with the connections between individuals and the contexts in which they live, "... community psychologists seek to understand and to enhance quality of life for individuals, communities and society" (Dalton, Elias&Wandersman, 2001, p. 5). Their mission is articulated by their professional organization as "... promoting health and empowerment and preventing problems in communities, groups, and individuals" (www.scra27.org, retrieved on 11/10/10). The emergence of the discipline is traced to a 1965 meeting of clinical psychologists in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Struggling with the limitations of their clinical tools to address pressing social problems, attendees decided to move their focus away from individuals and psychopathology, toward understanding people in context and promoting wellness and positive social change.
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