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Empowerment in Community Psychology
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Concept of Empowerment
Empowering individuals in a community to take control of their lives by providing them with skills and knowledge.
Participatory Action Research (PAR)
A local community group conducting their own research to address community issues, facilitating empowerment through involvement and ownership of the process.
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD)
Focusing on community strengths and assets rather than deficits to empower members and build a sense of community efficacy.
Social Capital
Building relationships and networks within a community to facilitate collective action and empower members.
Community Organizing
Mobilizing community members to address common problems and objectives, thus empowering them to effect change.
Empowerment Education
Facilitating learning experiences that enable community members to develop critical thinking and take action for their well-being.
Leadership Development
Encouraging and training community members to assume leadership roles, thereby empowering both the individuals and the community.
Empowerment Evaluation
Community members evaluating local programs or services, which promotes ownership and responsiveness to community needs.
Psychological Empowerment
Boosting individual's sense of self-efficacy through community programs, leading to increased community involvement.
Empowerment Policy Making
Facilitating active community involvement in the development and implementation of policies that directly affect them.
Economic Empowerment
Initiatives such as local credit unions or job training programs that improve the financial well-being of community members.
Cultural Competence
Encouraging awareness and inclusion of cultural diversity to foster empowerment across different sections of the community.
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