Using the Participatory Culture-Specific Intervention Model to inform cultural adaptations.

Area of Science:

• * Educational Psychology
• * Cultural Psychology
• * Community Psychology

Background:

• * Traditional "one-size-fits-all" school practices often fail marginalized student populations.
• * There is a need for culturally responsive interventions in educational settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• * To describe the Participatory Culture-Specific Intervention Model (PCSIM) for developing culturally responsive practices.
• * To present examples of PCSIM application in mental health projects for diverse student groups.

Main Methods:

• * The Participatory Culture-Specific Intervention Model (PCSIM) is a 10-phase interdisciplinary process.
• * Emphasis on participation, culture, and context in program development for social and cultural change.
• * Case examples of mental health prevention and intervention projects are presented.

Main Results:

• * PCSIM was successfully applied in four school and community projects.
• * Projects addressed equity issues for urban African American students, LGBTQ+ youth, and individuals with developmental disabilities.
• * The model facilitates collaborative program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Conclusions:

• * PCSIM provides a framework for developing culturally responsive and equitable practices.
• * Lessons learned offer guidance for practitioners and researchers.
• * Collaborative program development is key to addressing equity for diverse student populations.