COMMUNITY AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY

PYC 4811

MEHROONISA ANSARI

STUDENT NUMBER: 568-578-8

TOPIC:

Critically compare and contrast the Community psychology and Public Health Approaches to social problems.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGE

Introduction 1

Community Psychology Approach 1

Public Health Approach 1

Similarities between both approaches 2

Differences between both approaches 2-3

Conclusion 3

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Introduction

In my critical evaluation of the Community Psychology Approach and the Public Health

Approaches to social problems, I will begin by explaining what each approach is about, then

draw similarities and differences between the two approaches and then end my evaluation with

a discussion on the controversies surrounding the two approaches and the way forward.

Community Psychology Approach

Community Psychology became popular in South Africa in the 1980’s when psychologists

were looking for an answer to the political upheaval and the sense of helplessness that it

caused. The focus of Community Psychology is on social and cultural influences on mental

health, and it also examines ecological issues that are beyond the individual. It also explores

the value of diversity and acknowledges psychologists as agents of social changes.

Community Psychology is about