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Ceewin N Louder1, Marisol L Meyer1, Gabrielle M Del Rey1
1Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA.
American Journal of Community Psychology
|May 11, 2023
Summary
Socioecological theories help understand racism
Area of Science:
- Community psychology
- Public health
- Sociology
Background:
- Racism negatively impacts Black youth.
- Socioecological theories consider individual and contextual factors.
- These theories are often not shared with community members.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the intentional sharing of socioecological theory with community members in mental health programs.
- To explore how sharing theory can empower youth and improve community-based research.
Main Methods:
- Collaboration with community stakeholders to implement and refine mental health programs.
- First-person account of doctoral students' experiences sharing socioecological theory.
- Focus on engaging community members in program improvement.
Main Results:
- Sharing age-appropriate theory can help youth understand their experiences and promote wellness.
- Elevating community voices is crucial in community-based research.
- Community engagement becomes more fundamental as programs mature.
Conclusions:
- Intentionally sharing socioecological theory can empower Black youth and community members.
- Community-centered approaches enhance the effectiveness of mental health programs.
- Collaborative research strengthens community-based interventions.
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