Community Psychology: Emerging Issues and Challenges

This book explores the theoretical concepts of community psychology and its applications to address challenges affecting the welfare and well-being of communities. It integrates social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental aspects to tackle issues such as mental health stigma, social asymmetries, resource disparities, disadvantaged minority groups, the differently abled, HIV/AIDS patients, project-affected people, and disaster victims. Key features include intervention-based chapters, case studies, and conceptual models, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practitioners in psychology, social work, sociology, public health, and social economics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 470 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the theoretical foundations and practical applications of community psychology, shedding light on the challenges faced by ordinary individuals and proposing evidence-based solutions to promote their welfare and well-being. The rapidly changing lifestyles, rapid development, and the increasing frequency of natural calamities have posed significant threats to the psychological health of communities worldwide. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of these issues, this volume integrates social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental aspects of community psychology to address a wide range of community-based concerns. These include mental health stigma, social inequalities, resource disparities, disadvantaged minority groups, individuals with disabilities, HIV/AIDS patients, those affected by development projects, and disaster victims.

To address these pressing concerns, the book features dedicated intervention-based chapters that cover mental health, physical health, individuals with disabilities, the elderly, vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS patients, and those impacted by development projects and disasters. Furthermore, it emphasizes the challenges faced by students and school-based family counseling, providing valuable case studies and conceptual models to enhance understanding and application of the subject matter.

Designed as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and teachers of psychology, social work, sociology, public health, and social economics, this book offers insightful perspectives and practical insights into community psychology. It will also be an indispensable read for social workers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), advocacy groups, and policymakers engaged in social upliftment initiatives. By exploring the theoretical concepts and real-world applications of community psychology, this book contributes to the development of more inclusive and equitable societies.

Weight: 750g
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032589305