Ecological Perspective Flashcards
What was the historical development of CP?
Psychology traditionally positivist
Formative context - needs of returning soldiers, what services can we provide?
Aus. Development - skepticism of authority, indigenous rights activism, need to look beyond person to context
Final phase - swampscott conference, atypical psychologists create community psych resources
What are Kloos’ CP Values?
Individual and family wellness Sense of community Respect for human diversity Social justice Empowerment and citizen participation Collaboration and community strengths Empirical grounding
What are Nelson and Prilleltensky’s CP Values?
Personal WB - self determination, caring and compassion, health
Relational WB - respect for diversity, participation and collaboration
Collective WB - support for community structures, social justice and accountability
What is a community?
Group that has something in common
Geographic/locational or relational (shared purpose or task)
What is a sense of community?
Sense that one belongs in and is meaningfully a part of a larger collectivity
Leads to better individual, community and national outcomes
What is the membership psychological element of SOC?
Boundaries - inclusion/exclusion based on location or relation
Common symbols - used to define boundaries eg anthems, colours
Emotional safety - safe relationships for mutual disclosure
Personal investment - commitment, risks
Belonging and identification
What is the influence psychological element of SOC?
Influence and be influenced Vertical power relationships More attached when exert more influence Domination -> isolation Greater cohesion = greater pressure to conform
What is the integration and fulfillment of needs psychological element of SOC?
Horizontal/equal peer relationships
Shared values
Satisfying needs
Exchanging resources
What is the shared emotional connection psychological element of SOC?
Spiritual bond
Share a connection and recognize feeling
Recognize and celebrated through shared experiences
What are some critiques of sense of community and scale?
Too nostalgic
Sub scales are intercorrelated
Why measure anyway? Can we ever really capture contextual exp of SOC?
What is a gemeinschaft?
Community Social structure Communal bonds and valued relationships Mutual support Sense of membership Morality Traditions and customs
What is a Gesellschaft?
Society Modern society Transactions with expected benefit Individualism Rules set by state
What are the effects of shifting from community to society?
Change in engagement with others
Reduced feelings of safety and trust
Need help forming relationships
What are the 5 levels of an ecological analysis?
Individual Microsystems Organizations Localities Macrosystems
What is a microsystem?
Relational setting in which an individual directly engages with others
