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Published on: September 19, 2019
A strengths-based social network approach to empower Latina immigrant mothers
Andrew P Gadaire1, Grace R Calvert2, Laila K Robinson2
1Department of Psychological Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA.
Abstract:
Social network analysis (SNA) can provide insight to support communities from positive and community psychology perspectives. From a strengths-based, positive psychology perspective, social connections provide information, support, and resources, which contribute to health, employment, life satisfaction, and resilience. Interconnected communities facilitate dissemination of resources and promote health, resilience, and empowerment. This study examined a strengths-based, participatory application of SNA to inform family programming, build community, and facilitate the exchange of families' sociocultural assets at a bilingual preschool (BP) that primarily serves Latine families. Participatory, quantitative, and qualitative methods explored 1) the strengths of BP's use of SNA, 2) the effects of community-building efforts, and 3) the benefits exchanged through community networks. This study illustrates an application of SNA as an action research tool that bridges positive and community psychology perspectives by building on community members' strengths, increasing access to support and resources, and empowering individuals and communities to thrive.
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