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A conceptual framework for context-sensitive prevention programming: A symbolic interactionist perspective
1Psychology Department, University of New Orleans, 70148, New Orleans, LA.
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|November 22, 2013
Summary
Symbolic interactionism offers a superior framework for prevention programming compared to cultural adaptationism. This approach better addresses multilevel contexts and cultural nuances for effective intervention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- Future prevention progress relies on a strong theoretical framework for multilevel, context-sensitive programming.
- Existing frameworks face challenges in addressing complex cultural dynamics in prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare cultural adaptationism and symbolic interactionism as conceptual frameworks for prevention programming.
- To determine which approach offers a more robust theoretical basis for developing effective interventions.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of two cultural study approaches: cultural adaptationism and symbolic interactionism.
- Evaluation of each approach's ability to provide a framework for multilevel, context-sensitive prevention.
Main Results:
- Symbolic interactionism resolves key issues (locus, scope, cultural integrity) that challenge cultural adaptationism.
- Symbolic interactionism emphasizes individual and contextual targeting, distinguishing poverty from ethnic heritage.
Conclusions:
- Symbolic interactionism provides a more advantageous framework for prevention programming.
- This approach facilitates understanding, accommodation, and teaching of context-specific interactional norms and strategies.
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