Pathways for Public Impact: Utilizing Engaged Scholarship for Translating Systemic Family Therapy Research to Policy and Practice
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study details systemic family therapy research programs aimed at improving equitable access to services in diverse communities. Engaged scholarship bridges research with policy to enhance community well-being and mental healthcare.
Area Of Science
- Family Therapy Research
- Public Health Policy
- Community Psychology
Background
- Systemic family therapy research programs aim to influence policy and practice for equitable service access.
- Culturally diverse communities in the USA, South Asia, and East Africa are focus areas.
- Programs address underserved communities, global mental healthcare, and LGBTQ youth family therapy.
Purpose Of The Study
- To describe systemic family therapy research programs influencing policy and practice.
- To highlight culturally responsive and engaged training approaches.
- To showcase the impact of engaged scholarship on policy and practice.
Main Methods
- Utilizing engaged scholarship as a guiding paradigm.
- Describing academic journeys of engaged family therapy scholars.
- Focusing on the integration of research with policy and practice.
Main Results
- Three research programs demonstrate the impact of engaged scholarship.
- Successful implementation of culturally responsive training in diverse settings.
- Evidence of influencing government policies and institutional practices.
Conclusions
- Centering community voices is crucial for impactful research.
- Research questions should be formulated for direct community impact.
- Public scholarship must be produced and rewarded; humility is essential for engaged scholars.
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