The work experiences and needs of lone community psychologists: Exploring diversity of settings and identities.
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| Title: | The work experiences and needs of lone community psychologists: Exploring diversity of settings and identities. |
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| Authors: | Shaw, Jessica (AUTHOR), Bailey, Caroline (AUTHOR), Danylkiv, Anastasiya (AUTHOR), Kashyap, Maya (AUTHOR), Chávez, Noé Rubén (AUTHOR), Voight, Adam (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Community Psychology. Jul2023, Vol. 51 Issue 5, p1917-1934. 18p. 1 Chart. |
| Subjects: | Community psychology, Communities, Work experience (Employment), Community-based participatory research, Psychologists, Praxis (Process) |
| Abstract: | Community psychologists (CPs) are committed to value‐based praxis, an interdisciplinary orientation, and an ecological approach to community collaboration in pursuit of social justice and liberation. Because no setting is immune to the impacts of the intersecting systems of oppression in which we are embedded, CPs end up working in a wide array of settings, and often as the only CP in the setting. This dynamic—operating as a "lone" CP—may be rewarding as the CP is able to provide unique value at work, or may present specific challenges, particularly if the CP's sense of community or mattering is compromised. We interviewed n = 31 lone CP to explore their work experiences, including the benefits, challenges, and what they need to thrive in their current setting. Findings reveal a wide array of experiences among CPs, related to their community psychology, and other identities. Participants consistently discussed the important role of values in their decision‐making and experiences at work, and provide specific recommendations as to how the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA) can ensure all CPs across all settings can thrive. This includes providing more tangible and relational support, changing SCRA's culture and priorities, and improving community psychology undergraduate and graduate training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Community psychologists (CPs) are committed to value‐based praxis, an interdisciplinary orientation, and an ecological approach to community collaboration in pursuit of social justice and liberation. Because no setting is immune to the impacts of the intersecting systems of oppression in which we are embedded, CPs end up working in a wide array of settings, and often as the only CP in the setting. This dynamic—operating as a "lone" CP—may be rewarding as the CP is able to provide unique value at work, or may present specific challenges, particularly if the CP's sense of community or mattering is compromised. We interviewed n = 31 lone CP to explore their work experiences, including the benefits, challenges, and what they need to thrive in their current setting. Findings reveal a wide array of experiences among CPs, related to their community psychology, and other identities. Participants consistently discussed the important role of values in their decision‐making and experiences at work, and provide specific recommendations as to how the Society for Community Research and Action (SCRA) can ensure all CPs across all settings can thrive. This includes providing more tangible and relational support, changing SCRA's culture and priorities, and improving community psychology undergraduate and graduate training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00904392 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/jcop.22979 |
