社交网络的访问和增长:通过基于社区的干预,为涉及街头工作人员的男性建立关系性
Ava Kamdem1, Brooke Burrows2, Gabriel A Feldman1
1Psychology Department, Columbia University, New York, USA.
Journal of prevention & intervention in the community
|October 3, 2025
概括
像Project Restore这样的社区暴力干预 (CVI) 加强了社会网络,以减少枪支暴力. 这项研究表明,CVI可以利用现有的帮派网络进行积极的改变,改善参与者关系和社区安全.
科学领域:
- 犯罪学和公共卫生
- 社交网络分析 社交网络分析
- 社区心理学 社区心理学
背景情况:
- 枪支暴力不成比例地影响了纽约市贫困的社区,其中一半的枪击事件涉及帮派.
- 传统的执法方法在制社区暴力方面取得了有限的成功.
- 社区暴力干预 (CVI) 提供了一种针对高风险个体的整体方法.
研究的目的:
- 检查 CVI 的 Project Restore (PR) 如何影响参与者的社交网络.
- 了解将社交网络变化与减少暴力的结果联系在一起的机制.
- 评估公关对家庭,同行和专业关系的影响.
主要方法:
- 混合方法方法结合了定性内容分析和社交网络分析.
- 研究1:对25名参与者进行定性访谈,分析三个社会大脑假设水平的关系变化.
- 研究2:对来自竞争对手团队的六位有影响力的领导人的社交网络分析,干预前后,重点关注跨帮派合作.
主要成果:
- 恢复项目参与者表现出改善的家庭关系,同行沟通和社区参与.
- 六位有影响力的领导人经历了11.7倍的社会联系,包括导师和专业联系.
- 竞争对手的船员领导人相互联系,展示了成功的跨船员协作和网络转型.
结论:
- 在像Project Restore这样的CVI中加强社交网络可以显著减少枪支暴力.
- 公共关系的成功表明,利用现有的帮派网络,而不是切断联系,促进积极的变化.
- 在转变的社交网络中,亲社会规范的传播可能解释了高风险社区暴力的减少.
相关概念视频
Community Based Intervention
277
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
277
Impact of Social Context on Individuals
279
Social psychology examines how the real or imagined presence of others influences individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A key concept in this field is the role of social context in shaping behavior. The same individual may act differently depending on the social setting, due to the varying expectations and norms associated with each environment. This context-dependent behavior illustrates the influence of social roles, which prescribe appropriate conduct in specific situations.Social...
279
Social Relationships and Well-Being
253
The significance of social relationships in psychological well-being is a well-established area of inquiry within social psychology. Research consistently demonstrates that the presence of meaningful, supportive relationships enhances emotional health, while the absence or deterioration of such connections can contribute to psychological distress. Relationships serve as a foundation for emotional support, identity, and social belonging, all of which are critical to an individual’s overall...
253
Social Exchange Theory
39.4K
We have discussed why we form relationships, what attracts us to others, and different types of love. But what determines whether we are satisfied with and stay in a relationship? One theory that provides an explanation is social exchange theory. According to social exchange theory, we act as naïve economists in keeping a tally of the ratio of costs and benefits of forming and maintaining a relationship with others (Rusbult & Van Lange, 2003).
39.4K
Social Exchange Theory
406
As formulated by John Thibaut and Harold Kelley, Social Exchange Theory explains human relationships as economic-like exchanges that maximize rewards and minimize costs. This theory suggests that individuals engage in relationships to gain benefits and reduce burdens, similar to economic transactions. It has been widely applied to various types of relationships, including romantic, professional, and social interactions.Rewards and Costs in RelationshipsRelationship rewards include emotional...
406
Relationship Formation
45.2K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
45.2K


