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At a crossroad: standing still and moving forward
1Urban Planning and Policy Program, College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Chicago, 412 S. Peoria Street, MC348, 60607, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|July 13, 2006
Summary
Community psychology is at a crossroads regarding interdisciplinary research. This paper offers guidance by examining urban studies, a field with similar interdisciplinary aims and origins.
Area of Science:
- Community Psychology
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Urban Studies
Background:
- Community psychology faces challenges in establishing itself as a truly interdisciplinary field.
- The field's interdisciplinary aspirations are mirrored in urban studies, which has a shared history and similar goals.
Discussion:
- This article explores the potential for enhanced interdisciplinary research within community psychology.
- It draws parallels with urban studies to provide insights and strategic guidance.
- The focus is on leveraging shared origins and interdisciplinary claims for future growth.
Key Insights:
- Community psychology's interdisciplinary future requires strategic navigation.
- Urban studies offers a valuable case study for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Shared historical roots and interdisciplinary claims can be leveraged for progress.
Outlook:
- To advance, community psychology must embrace and strategically develop its interdisciplinary nature.
- Further research should explore successful interdisciplinary models from related fields like urban studies.
- The goal is to strengthen community psychology's capacity for impactful, collaborative research.
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