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Research within the field of Community Psychology seeks to systematically understand and promote health and empowerment. Research in the field also works to prevent problems in communities, groups, and individuals.
Posted in: Housing | Tags: ResearchPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyEviction moratoriums like the one enacted during the COVID-19 pandemic may have different consequences on housing instability. More work is needed to develop policies to protect the unstably housed in cases of natural emergencies.
Read MorePosted in: Healthcare, Marginalized Groups | Tags: ResearchResearch and evaluation can be pursued collaboratively with greater shared power between community and university partners.
Read MorePosted in: Marginalized Groups, Mental Health | Tags: ResearchPublished in: Global Journal of Community Psychology PracticeWe can use lived experience to generate strategies to enhance the mental health and well-being of men of color.
Read MorePosted in: Coalition Building | Tags: ResearchSusan Jakes suggests the “why” we value certain assets in our community might be very different for the community members than for the professionals that come to help.
Read MorePosted in: Marginalized Groups, Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Public Policy | Tags: ResearchFood insecurity is related to poor nutrition and many other negative health outcomes. Food banks can and should implement nutrition policies.
Read MorePosted in: Children, Youth and Families, Education | Tags: ResearchSupporting staff can strengthen program quality and youth development. We recommend staff look for teachable moments that occur naturally during sports and recreation.
Read MorePosted in: Children, Youth and Families, Marginalized Groups | Tags: ResearchPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyLGBTQ & GNC youth experience economic hardships and social stress in ways that continue to pose a threat to their health and well-being. Engaging in activist efforts can potentially improve their health in addition to furthering social change.
Read MorePosted in: Children, Youth and Families, Sense of Community | Tags: ResearchPublished in: American Journal of Community PsychologyWe can improve the effectiveness of afterschool programs by setting high expectations for youth, encouraging staff teamwork and engagement, and providing opportunities for staff to personally identify with youth they are serving.
Read MorePosted in: Immigrant Justice, Marginalized Groups, Public Policy, Sense of Community | Tags: ResearchThe inhumanity of detention has far reaching effects on communities outside of the detention facility.
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