Welcome!¶
This is the first & only student-run wiki of Community Psychology.
What is Community Psychology?¶
Community Psychologists consider how communities impact the well-being of people.
Approaches to the Field¶
| The study or application of: | RELATED TERMS |
|---|---|
| the well-being of communities | empowerment, activism, social justice |
| how communities shape the well-being of people <-> how people shape the well-being of communities | ecological models, relationships, healing |
| what people understand about their own well-being & the well-being of their communities | participatory & community-based action research |
| how people define and relate to their communities | diversity, inclusion, equity, marginalisation, cultural humility |
Common Concepts in the Field¶
(Click on concepts to learn more - links will take you to external sources)
- psicología de la liberación / liberation psychology
- decolonization / descolonización
- pedagogy of the oppressed / pedagogia do oprimido
- intersectionality (& Black feminist theories)
- social & feminist models of disability
- transnational feminism
- critical race theories
- arts-based, solidarity, & participatory methodologies
- Indigenous epistemologies
- social constructivism
- ecological systems models
- praxis
- reflexivity
Quick links to learn more¶
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 1. Read more at the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA)'s informational website: | CommunityPsychology.com |
| 2. Access a free, online book introducing the field by Leonard A. Jason; Olya Glantsman; Jack F. O'Brien; and Kaitlyn N. Ramian (Editors): | Introduction to Community Psychology: Becoming an Agent of Change (Book) |
| 3. Get updates on conferences, job postings, and networking opportunities with other students and professionals of community psychology in SCRA (Division 27): | scra27.org |
Can I contribute to this wiki?¶
Yes! Check out our contribution page to learn how!