...Introduction 03 Conclusion 04 Anisa Abbas 22 July 2015 Student no 3618 863 8 Community & Health Psychology PYC4811 Assignment 02 657832 Introduction Community! “A group or network of people who are connected to each other by relatively durable social relations that extend beyond immediate genealogical ties and who mutually define that relationship as important to their social identity and social practice. They are a selforganized network of people with a common agenda or interest who come together by sharing ideas, information and other resources.” Trichardt, a pocket sized town which claims a mere 25 square kilometers in the Gert Sibande district of the Mpumalanga Province has a total of four thousand residents. Our small town has a mixed racial make-up with more than half of the residents being of the white race group. Recently a substantial amount of Asian/Indian families have settled into Trichardt. A possible reason for the influx would be that the location of the Masjid is easily accessible to the Muslim families. The Masjid is a point of gathering for the youth and male folk which also introduces and welcomes any new members into the community. In the past ten years of residing in Trichardt, I have witnessed dozens of caring, sharing and selfless behaviors within our community. There are a few senior members of the community who take on a leadership role who drive projects for funding, feeding and assisting the less fortunate...
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...list…………………………………………………………………………………….7 3 Critically compare and contrast community psychology with the public health approach Introduction In this essay, I will critically compare and contrast community psychology and the public health model in terms of their origins, core concepts, strengths and pitfalls of each approach, similarities and differences and in what way these approaches do or do not supplement one another. Community Psychology according to The Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology is defined as “a branch of applied psychology that focuses on person-environment interactions usually at the level of the community and is aimed at improving the general quality of life within a community” (Matsumoto, 2009). The Public Health model also consists of efforts to improve the health of communities and according to The Acheson Report, is defined as “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society” (Department of health, 1998). History and core concepts Community psychology in South Africa followed a very close development likened to the American development and gained its momentum at a time where social disorder was present due to the lack of credible resources and treatment facilities. A shift in attention displayed the effects of social variables like “…poverty and alienation on mental health” (Butchart & Seedat, 1990). Mainstream psychology is challenged due its elitist and selective nature which automatically...
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............................................................................................................................ 2 2.5. Methods of evaluating interventions for long-term success ............................................................. 3 3. CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................. 3 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................... 4 Monica Fourie Student Number: 45918287 1. PYC4811 Assignment 1: Unique number - 657794 INTRODUCTION “Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.” Anthony J. D'Angelo Since the beginning of time conflict and social problems have been part of all communities throughout the world and through millennia people have been trying to find ways to minimise the damage that these conflicts...
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...Contents Page * Introduction pg.3 * Historical Background & Development pg.3 * Similarities between Community Psychology and Public Health pg.4 * Limitations and Differences between Community Psychology and Public Health pg.6 * Conclusion pg.7 * Reference List pg.8 Introduction According to Perkins (https://my.vanderbilt.edu/perkins/2011/09/intro-to-community-psychology/) community psychology (CP) can be defined as the relationship between social systems and individual well-being in the community context. Thus, community psychologists grapple with an array of social and mental health problems and they do so through research and interventions in both public and private community settings. PH on the other hand according to Last (cited in Gilbert, 1995) can be defined as one of the efforts organised by society to protect, promote and restore the people’s health. It is the combination of science, skills and beliefs that are directed to the maintenance and improvement of the health...
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...COMMUNITY AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY – PYC4811 PYC 4811 UNIQUE NO: 657794 Assignment 01 Critically compare and contrast the community psychology and public health approaches to social problems. Introduction to Community Psychology and Public health approach Community psychology is essentially concerned with the relationship between social systems and individual well-being in the community context. Public health refers to all organized measures to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. Its activities aim to provide conditions in which people can be healthy and focus on entire populations, not on individual patients or diseases. Thus public health and community psychology are both concerned with a population at large and not an individual alone. (http://www.who.int/trade/glossary/story076/en/). Both approaches have a shared belief that effective treatment should focus on preventative measures that address the causes and effects of diseases as opposed to curative measures which merely treat the incidences and symptoms. (Guernina, 1995). Characteristics of both approaches Community psychology places emphasis on principles and strategies that can prevent social, emotional and behavioral problems and wellness and health promotion at the individual and community levels, borrowed from public health and preventive medicine, rather than a passive, and treatment-based medical model. Early identification and intervention...
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...about critically comparing and contrasting the community psychology and public health approaches to social problems. Firstly I will define the concepts involved, secondly I will briefly discuss historical context of both community psychology and public health and lastly I will discuss approaches. . The comparison will be based upon prevention and health promotion, empowerment, individual wellness and citizen participation 2. Definition of concepts Community psychology is all about how individuals relate to the society in which they live. Public health on the other hand is defined as being concerned with preventing disease and distress. Public health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals. On the other hand, community psychology is fundamentally concerned with the relationship between social systems and individual well-being in the community context. Community psychology aims to promote human welfare. Community psychology focuses on economic, environmental, political and social factors that influence the way in which people all over the world live their lives. It also focuses on social issues which contribute to, or cause, problems in various societies. In contrast to community psychology, public health incorporates environmental health, community...
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...A COMPARISON OF COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH. In this assignment the key differences and similarities of community psychology and the public health approach will be examined and critically compared. Community Psychology is a branch of psychology which is concerned primarily with achieving positive mental health in the broader context of the community rather than the individual. Public health is primarily concerned and focused on changing behaviours within the context of the public in order to lower the incidence of disease and lower the workload placed on professional medical practitioners. Community psychology is a relatively new field as far as the behaviour sciences go and was only established as a solution to the capitalistic and individualistic approach psychology had become after the Second World War. It does not stand as a unique and recognised field at the moment as there is little research and theories available in order to support further development. It is for this reason that when faced with challenges community psychology often reverts back to methods of individual psychotherapy. This damages the ultimate process and outcomes the initiatives. Community psychology also criticises conventional psychology for being elitist and only catering to the wealthy portion of the community as well as ignoring the low income groups who require the services. Community psychology strives to create equality to all social groups and therefore can often seem over...
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...M3A1 1. What are the problem behaviors and physical symptoms that led you to arrange an intervention for the addicted person in the video? Sean was introduced to alcohol at 13 years of age, he now reportedly drinks a gallon and a half a day of vodka alongside many other alcoholic beverages. As a result of his drinking, he has developed an esophagus related illness, which according to medical professionals without surgery would turn into a full cancer stage, leaving him approximately two years to live until full hospitalization is required. Sean refuses surgery as according to him, it will make him stop drinking, which he refuses to do. Furthermore, Sean is homeless, and relies on aid from his daughter and newly acquired wealthy girlfriend, alongside his family for support, not only financially but for all other basic life necessities, such as food and shelter. (A&E Shows, 2012). 2. What are the difficulties the family of the addicted person is experiencing as a result of the addicted person’s behavior and symptoms? Sean’s daughter, has often bailed his father out of various expensive bar tabs, as Sean has no money or bank accounts to himself. His brother, who is very close to him, feels like Sean has changed dramatically as a result of his drinking problem, which is greatly distancing Sean from his brother and the rest of the family. 3. What role do you, as an interventionist, play in an intervention? According to a 2011 webcast titled “Prevention/Early...
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...COMMUNITY AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY PYC4811 UNIQUE NO: 536712 ASSIGNMENT 2 STUDENT NO: 48932930 Contents Cover page page 1 Contents page page 2 Introduction page 3 Principles of community psychology page 3/4 The Community page 4 The Problem page 5 Design of the programme page 6 Conclusion page 7 References page 8 Introduction "Community psychology concerns the relationships of the individual to communities and society. Through collaborative research and action, Community psychologists seek to understand and to enhance quality of life for individuals, communities and society" (Dalton, Elias & Wandersman, 209, p5) To understand the possible roles of a community psychologist, we need to understand the principles that govern how we appeoach a situation. 1. Principles of community psychology 1.1 Prevention Prevention deals with identifying ways to minimise or prevent the problem from occurring. Treatment...
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...GENERAL INTRODUCTION AND PROBLEM FORMULATION ANDTHE APPLICATION OF THE QUALITATIVE PROCESS 1.1General introduction and problem formulation Most authors on research methodology stress the importance of pinpoint specific problem/problems, questions or hypothesis/hypotheses as soon as researchable topic has been identified (De Vos, 2005:100). In this document the researcher reported the realities of street hawkers on street corners. According to Lund, Nicholson and Skinner (2000:10) “people who work in the informal economy are those who earn an income outside the formal economy. The researcher chooses to investigate this topic because so little is known. The researcher noticed that poverty is one of the causes that lead people to be street hawker. She also discovers that working as a street hawker is challenging unstable for example sometimes street hawkers experience harassment or abuse. She also discovers that the term “street vendors” in English is typically used interchangeably with “street trader” “hawker” and “Peddler” (Inclusive cities.2012). The researcher also noticed that street hawkers contribute to the economy of the country. For example they alleviate poverty by treating their own jobs. The researcher used qualitative research approach to investigate the topic. Qualitative research approach is when the researcher attempt to study human action from perspective of the social actors...
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...Christine E. Jones SWOT Analysis: Catawba County Community Health East Carolina University SWOT Analysis: Catawba County Community Health A Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis is a process that can be used to assess internal and external attributes that positively and negatively affect the health status of a community (Feldman, Alexander, & Greenberg, 2011). The ultimate goal of a SWOT analysis is to devise and implement strategies to neutralize threats to a community and to take advantage of opportunities. Additionally, a SWOT analysis is helpful in highlighting areas of vulnerability within a community and defining areas where a community can leverage strengths to maintain resilience (Feldman, Alexander, & Greenberg, 2011). Community resiliency is the ability of a community to respond and adapt positively to adversity. Resilient communities are able to reach a higher level of functioning by overcoming risk factors to minimize negative health consequences (Kulig, Edge, Townshend, Lightfoot, & Reimer (2013). By focusing on underlying resiliency factors such as healthcare access, disaster preparedness, and social connectedness, communities have the ability to transform their environment through deliberate and collective action in an effort to improve overall health (Kulig et al., 2013). A SWOT analysis of Catawba County was completed, with consideration of resiliency factors, to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...
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... I initially joined because my aunt signed me up to learn my culture, though my personal reason was to spend time with my cousins. My continual involvement grew due to my Mexican pride. It enables me to express my culture and show my pride through my passion for dance. Not only did my family influence me but also of my community. I am a resident of Little Village, a Mexican neighborhood in Chicago. I have lived in this neighborhood for fifteen years. People always ask why I still live there, in a neighborhood that is known for gangs, crime, and illegal immigrants. I admit that this is partially true. Sometimes at night, I hear fights and illegal fireworks. One time, I woke up in the middle of the night to find my neighbor’s car on fire. Regardless of these events, I still love my people and am proud of my roots. Every day, I stroll through my neighborhood on my way home from the bus stop. As soon as I get off the bus, I hear lively Mexican music and find the delicious smell of Mexican delicacies; I see taco stands, Mexican restaurants, and other businesses that maintain our culture. I am seeing the richness of my neighborhood I must say that my community has shaped me and my perspective. I give a person, a place or a thing a second look because I know that its bad reputation does not tell all about it. One must look closer as its interior value to recognize and appreciate its richness. This neighborhood has the richness and reflects who I am: Mexican, Latino or Hispanic (whatever...
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...Community and Recreation: Community Recreation Community The Merriam- Webster (2012) defines community as a unified body of individuals with common interests living in a particular area. A community is also a local grouping within which people carry out a full round of life activities. Although families or other groups can sometimes be relatively self-sufficient, most of them do not live in isolation. For many reasons, ranging from economic interdependence to shared cultural values, families and other groups normally join together to form communities. The community, rather than the family, becomes the social setting for most everyday economic, political, religious, educational, recreational and similar activities. As communities become larger and more complex, other types of organizations are often established within the community to perform these various functions. Thus, a community is a type of social organization that is territorially located and provides the setting for dealing with most of the needs and problems of daily living. Communities vary widely in size and complexity. Recreation McLean and Hurd., (2011) defines recreation as a network of public agencies that provide such facilities as parks, playgrounds, aquatic centers, sports fields, and community centers in thousand of cities, towns, and countries. Recreation is also defined as any activity performed during one’s leisure or free time. Recreation is very essential element of human biology...
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...serves as many things for people. It is a shelter and a food bank that gives out free food to people. This center has many goals, but above all they want to help as many people as possible. They take in many of the homeless people in Fannin and Polk county. They also provide food boxes for families that cannot afford to buy food. There is a large need this service in the community because the government has cut many people’s food stamps. With the cost of food rising, many people cannot afford food on their set incomes....
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...Professor Course Date Researching Community Partnerships Literature Review Researching Community Partnerships Literature Review Introduction According to Burke et al., (2001) Community Partnerships are collaborative bodies of organizations that work together to achieve a common goal that is of great importance to the society as a whole. In such partnerships, there is a mutually beneficial relationship where the participating parties have a mutual and beneficial relationship. There are shared responsibilities, power and privileges that are established during the partnership. It is these models that bring about community empowerment and assist the community in gaining influence in matters that are of importance to them. Empowerment occurs in terms of collaborative planning, community change, community action, capacity building and adaptation. It is, however, crucial that the meaning of community be given so that there is a clear understanding of what it entails. A community is a political or geographic area that has a population that possesses certain characteristics. Partnerships are tied to corporate social responsibility in that they are beneficial to the community in matters of development. Nowadays cooperate social responsibility refers to the strategies that are used by firms so that they conduct their business in such a way that they are ethical to society. Among the many activities is working in partnerships with the local communities. There are socially sensitive investments...
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