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Direct linkPeterson, N. Andrew; Lowe, John B.; Aquilino, Mary L.; Schneider, John E. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2005
Empowerment is a social-action process through which people gain greater control, efficacy, and social justice. One way to develop empowerment is through active, meaningful participation in community groups and activities. Social cohesion is an emerging construct that expands the notion of community participation to include elements such as shared…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Empowerment, Community Involvement, Theory Practice Relationship
