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Community science: creating an alternative place to stand?

Bret Kloos1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, USA. kloos@sc.edu

American Journal of Community Psychology
|May 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This commentary discusses community psychology

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Area of Science:

  • Community Psychology
  • Community Science
  • Social Problem Research

Background:

  • Community psychology faces questions about its relevance in addressing social issues.
  • Two emerging perspectives are the establishment of community science or the evolution of existing community psychology research.
  • This commentary examines these perspectives within contemporary community contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comment on the development of community science as a distinct field.
  • To discuss the need for updated research traditions within community psychology.
  • To explore how community psychology can maintain relevance in public discourse on social problems.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of emerging viewpoints in community psychology.
  • Commentary on the potential establishment and criteria for community science.
  • Discussion of the relevance and future directions for community psychology research.

Main Results:

  • Community science requires defined conventions in epistemology, methods, and evaluation to be recognized as a distinct field.
  • There is a need to address concerns regarding community psychology's current public discourse relevance.
  • The field must renew its commitment to social justice and integrate its perspectives into community-based research.

Conclusions:

  • Community psychology must adapt and clarify its identity amidst the rise of community science.
  • Strengthening the field's commitment to social justice is crucial for its continued impact.
  • Broader dialogue is needed to ensure community psychology's perspectives inform research on community issues.

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