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Module 1 - Basic Concept of Community Work

Community psychology studies individuals within the social groups and communities they interact with. It aims to apply psychological principles to help solve social problems and help people adapt to their environments. Community psychologists conduct research, assess psychosocial needs, consult on public policy, enhance community engagement, and evaluate community programs. They work in academic, government, nonprofit, and private settings. The community psychology movement began in the 1950s-60s in response to deinstitutionalization and a push for community-based mental healthcare.

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Module 1 - Basic Concept of Community Work

Community psychology studies individuals within the social groups and communities they interact with. It aims to apply psychological principles to help solve social problems and help people adapt to their environments. Community psychologists conduct research, assess psychosocial needs, consult on public policy, enhance community engagement, and evaluate community programs. They work in academic, government, nonprofit, and private settings. The community psychology movement began in the 1950s-60s in response to deinstitutionalization and a push for community-based mental healthcare.

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Module I: Community Psychology:

Basic concept of community work

Prepared By: Mr. Manoj Kumar


Assistant Professor
Behavioural Science Coordinator
What is Community Psychology ?
“Community Psychology studies the individual in the
context of social group or community in which he or she
operates”.
Saccuzzo & Kalpana, 1984

“Community psychology is “the subfield of psychology


emphasizing application of psychological principles, ideas
and point of view to help solve social problems and to
help individual adapt to their work and living groups”.

Morgan & King, 1986


Skills of community psychologists
Community psychologists have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Conduct community-focused psychosocial research.


2. Assess the psychosocial needs of individuals, groups,
organisations and residential Communities.
3. Conduct community consultation to inform public policy
development.
4. Enhance engagement and collaboration within a diverse
community.
5. Evaluate the processes and outcomes of community programs
that address psychosocial needs.

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7. Provide counselling and advocacy for individuals
and groups.
8. Negotiate and mediate to manage and resolve
conflict.
10. Develop and conduct health promotion and
education programs.
11. Promote and manage attitudinal and behavioural
social change in individuals, systems,
organisations and communities.
Where Do Community Psychologists Work?

• Academic settings such as community colleges, small


undergraduate colleges, and larger universities
• Health and human service agencies of: city, county,
state, and federal governments
• Schools, community-based organizations, advocacy
groups, religious institutions, and neighbourhood
groups.
• Public policy organizations and nonprofits.
• Research centers, independent or consulting groups,
evaluation firms, and private practice.
The History of the Mental Health
Movement
• Community Psychology Branch started in 1955 in America
• Joint Commission on Mental Health and Illness established in 1955 for
improving Mental Health
• This Joint Commission submitted a survey report which attract the people
towards the Community Psychology Movement
• The report request to open Community Health Centers for each 50000 people
and mentioned to reduce the Mental Hospitals.
• In 1963 president of America John F. Kennedy accept the recommendation of
the commission.
• In 1965 Community Psychology formally established as a branch of Psychology.
• After that Division of Community Psychology also formed by APA.
• To publish the research paper in the area of community psychology two
Journal was started:
1. The Community Mental Health Journal
2. American Journal of Community Psychology
Aims of Community Psychology:

• Recognize people’s strengths and resources


• Work to break down existing social barriers
• Emphasize empowerment and collaboration, rather
than dictate solutions
• Promote the sharing of skills and knowledge
• Recognize that all research is value-based
• Use qualitative and quantitative research methods to
understand social problems

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