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Community Psychology in Global Perspective
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Empowerment
Strengthening the capacity of individuals and communities to control their lives, achieve goals, and foster community change.
Ecological levels of analysis
Examining individuals in their environment on multiple levels, including microsystems, mesosystems, exosystems, and macrosystems.
Sense of Community
A feeling that members have of belonging and mutual commitment, which creates a shared emotional connection within the community.
Cultural Humility
The ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is open to other cultures, acknowledging and addressing power imbalances in the process.
Participatory Action Research (PAR)
A collaborative research approach that involves community members as active participants in all phases of the research process.
Prevention and Promotion
Activities aimed at preventing problems before they occur and promoting healthier communities.
Social Support
Different types of support (e.g., emotional, informational, material) provided by members of a community, which enhance well-being.
Capacity Building
Strengthening the skills, competencies, and abilities of people and communities so they can overcome challenges.
Globalization
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence and start operating on an international scale, affecting communities.
Social Capital
The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society that enable society to function effectively.
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Acculturation
The process by which individuals learn and adopt the cultural norms and values of another culture, with implications for identity and intergroup relations.
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