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Warner, Stacy; Dixon, Marlene A.; Chalip, Laurence – Journal of Community Psychology, 2012
As the popularity of sport continues to grow, more community developers, planners, and leaders are recognizing the ability for sport to foster community. Similar to other community contexts, understanding the structure and management of sport remains central to community building. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explain how sport system…
Descriptors: Community Development, Focus Groups, Leadership, Leaders
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Ayon, Cecilia; Lee, Cheryl D. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2009
The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate an intervention used to train neighborhood leaders about community organizing and to enhance leadership skills. A mixed-method design was used which included (a) a pre- and posttest assessment of 83 participants, and (b) qualitative descriptive interviews of 33 participants. Over half of the…
Descriptors: Urban Areas, Community Organizations, Leadership Training, Neighborhoods
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Ohmer, Mary L. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2008
A major resource of small voluntary neighborhood organizations is their members, who give their time and energy to the organization to improve their community. In recent years, there has been a revitalization of strategies that focus on engaging residents to volunteer for neighborhood-based organizations. The current study was guided by…
Descriptors: Community Development, Neighborhoods, Community Organizations, Mothers
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Newbrough, J. R.; McMillan, David W.; Lorion, Raymond P. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2008
Newbrough's Third Position is discussed in terms of its utility as a framework within which to understand and resolve interpersonal differences, seemingly irresolvable diametric differences, and conflictual situations. The framework's essential elements and its application is illustrated through the presentation of a series of fictitious scenarios…
Descriptors: Community Development, Psychologists, Conflict, Conflict Resolution
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Buikstra, Elizabeth; Ross, Helen; King, Christine A.; Baker, Peter G.; Hegney, Desley; McLachlan, Kathryn; Rogers-Clark, Cath – Journal of Community Psychology, 2010
Resilience, of individuals, is a well-established concept in the psychology/mental health literatures, but has been little explored in relation to communities. Related theory in the community development and social impact assessment literature provides insight into qualities and assets of communities that enable them to develop effectively or to…
Descriptors: Community Development, Educational Research, Action Research, Economic Factors
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Kern, Joseph C. – Journal of Community Psychology, 1974
A description of how research and theoretical concepts dealing with poverty-stricken communities were translated into effective social action programs. (EH)
Descriptors: Community Action, Community Development, Community Involvement, Poverty
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Christens, Brian; Perkins, Douglas D. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2008
The authors explore the implications of recent proposals for a focus on power and social change in community psychology research and add needed contextual and methodological specificity. An expanded model of psychopolitical validity is presented that merges Isaac Prilleltensky's (this issue, pp. 116-136) domains, or stages of empowerment…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Action Research, Holistic Approach, Psychology
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Kelly, Gail J.; Steed, Lyndall G. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2004
Changing economic, political, environmental, and social conditions continue to have a cumulative impact on Australian regional communities, and in many instances, rural communities are being forced to initiate their own strategies in order to remain economically and socially viable. However, while communities respond in differing ways to similar…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Community Characteristics, Community Development, Coping
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Boyd, Neil M.; Bright, David S. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2007
In this article, the authors highlight the potential for rethinking approaches to community and social change interventions that draw on participatory action research at the organizational and community level. They distinguish problem-centric from opportunity-centric approaches to social change. Theory on social norms suggests that problem-centric…
Descriptors: Action Research, Participatory Research, Psychology, Inquiry