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Peer reviewedChavis, David M; And Others – American Psychologist, 1983
Describes experiences of the Neighborhood Participation Project (Nashville, Tennessee), which studied citizen participation in using research data for neighborhood improvement. Suggests that creating partnerships between social scientists and citizens can improve social science research, enhance research utilization, and help communities to help…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Community Organizations, Information Dissemination, Neighborhood Improvement
Peer reviewedWandersman, Abraham; Nation, Maury – American Psychologist, 1998
Describes psychological consequences of life in urban neighborhoods. Offers three conceptual models that relate neighborhood physical, structural, and social characteristics to mental health outcomes. Contains 66 references. (MMU)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Improvement Programs
