PSYC 3600 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Adaptive Capacity, Alcohol By Volume, Community Psychology
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Looking at the psychological wellbeing of the person in context in the community, and the reciprocal relationship that exists within the community. Cannot look at childhood or adolescent development separately from cultural, political context. Pay extra attention to lectures, slides may not necessarily follow the textbook. Case studies will not be on the exams. Shift from rural society to urban society, depend on neighbours for support, assistance, fun, transportation, etc. characteristics of a rural setting when it comes to resources: specific, economic base could be specific to that sector/product produced. Health and formal resources, eg doctor, education, are scarcer and less available. As demographic shifts to urban settings, primary resource (neighbours) not as accessible. Community psychology suggests that community cohesion is very important for wellness. Scarcity of resources becomes more apparent in move to urban society. Types of medical resources available were more accessible for those who were well off, not available to those in poverty.
