culture and values Flashcards
according to gusfield what were the two major uses of the word “community”?
geographical and relational
what is the definition of sense of community
a feeling that members have of belonging, a feeling that members matter to one another and to the group, and a shared faith that members will have needs met through their commitment to be together.
what are the four elements of sense of community?
membership
influence
integration and fulfilment of needs
shared emotional connection
what are the factors of membership?
boundaries, emotional safety, a sense of belonging and identification, personal investment, common symbol system
how does influence contribute to a sense of community?
it is bi directional
members must feel empowered to have influence
group cohesiveness depends on this
how does integration and fulfilment of needs impact a sense of community?
members are rewarded for participation
an acknowledgment of interdependence with others and a willingness to maintain by going along with or doing things for the group that foster it
what are the factors of shared emotional connection?
contact, quality of interaction, closure to events, shared events, investment, honour and humiliation, spiritual bond
what are the factors contributing to stress?
controllability, predictability and experience of threat or loss
what are resilient people?
have capacity to make opportunities, deep rooted faith in a system of meaning, healthy social support network, wide comfort zone
what is post traumatic stress disorder?
an anxiety problem that develops in some people after extremely traumatic events
what is post traumatic growth disorder?
positive psychological change experienced as a result of adversity and other challenges in order to rise to a higher level of functioning.
what are the three things people experience with post traumatic growth?
- perceived changes in self
- changed sense of relationship with others
- changed philosophy of life
what are the physical symptoms of ptsd?
bad sleep, nightmares, exhaustion
what are the cognitive effects of ptsd?
bad concentration, intrusive thoughts, flashbacks
what are the emotional effects of ptsd?
fear, guilt, depression, panic, withdrawl
