PYC2614 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2026 - DUE 19 August 2026

Community empowerment Assessment 1 is based on the e-book chapter by Balcazar, F. E. et al. (2019). Empowerment. Chapter 10 in L. S. Jason, O. Glantsman, J. F. O’Brien, and K. N. Ramian (Eds.). Introduction to community psychology: Becoming an agent of change. Rebus. The book chapter is available under e-Reserves as well as at: In the chapter, the authors state: “Indicators of community empowerment include processes such as collective reflection, social participation, and political discussions, as well as outcomes such as having obtained adequate resources for improving community well-being and social justice.” Complete the four sections of the written essay or mind map to apply Balcazar et al.’s statement above to this community as follows: 1. Section A In Section A of the essay or mind map, write a paragraph of no more than one page summarising the community. 2. Indicators of community empowerment List indicators of community empowerment, or lack of empowerment, that can be observed in the community of new mothers on the following: Section B In Section B, in no more than one page, list processes that exist in this community, or are absent from the community, that show empowerment or a lack of empowerment. Section C In Section C, in no more than one page, list outcomes that exist, or do not exist, which suggest that empowerment is present in, or absent from, this community. Section D In Section D, in no more than one page, list suggestions about what can be done to further empower the community of new mothers. Community empowerment Assessment 1 is based on the e-book chapter by Balcazar, F. E. et al. (2019). Empowerment. Chapter 10 in L. S. Jason, O. Glantsman, J. F. O’Brien, and K. N. Ramian (Eds.). Introduction to community psychology: Becoming an agent of change. Rebus. The book chapter is available under e-Reserves as well as at: In the chapter, the authors state: “Indicators of community empowerment include processes such as collective reflection, social participation, and political discussions, as well as outcomes such as having obtained adequate resources for improving community well-being and social justice.” Complete the four sections of the written essay or mind map to apply Balcazar et al.’s statement above to this community as follows: 1. Section A In Section A of the essay or mind map, write a paragraph of no more than one page summarising the community. 2. Indicators of community empowerment List indicators of community empowerment, or lack of empowerment, that can be observed in the community of new mothers on the following: Section B In Section B, in no more than one page, list processes that exist in this community, or are absent from the community, that show empowerment or a lack of empowerment. Section C In Section C, in no more than one page, list outcomes that exist, or do not exist, which suggest that empowerment is present in, or absent from, this community. Section D In Section D, in no more than one page, list suggestions about what can be done to further empower the community of new mothers. Community empowerment Assessment 1 is based on the e-book chapter by Balcazar, F. E. et al. (2019). Empowerment. Chapter 10 in L. S. Jason, O. Glantsman, J. F. O’Brien, and K. N. Ramian (Eds.). Introduction to community psychology: Becoming an agent of change. Rebus. The book chapter is available under e-Reserves as well as at: In the chapter, the authors state: “Indicators of community empowerment include processes such as collective reflection, social participation, and political discussions, as well as outcomes such as having obtained adequate resources for improving community well-being and social justice.” Complete the four sections of the written essay or mind map to apply Balcazar et al.’s statement above to this community as follows: In Section D, in no more than one page, list suggestions about what can be done to further empower the community of psychology students at Unisa. 1. Section A In Section A of the essay or mind map, write a paragraph of no more than one page summarising the community. 2. Indicators of community empowerment List indicators of community empowerment, or lack of empowerment, that can be observed in the community of new mothers on the following: Section B In List indicators of community empowerment, or lack of empowerment, that can be observed in the community of psychology students at Unisa by focusing on the following: Section B, in no more than one page, list processes that exist in this community, or are absent from the community, that show empowerment or a lack of empowerment. 1. Section A In Section A of the essay or mind map, write a paragraph of no more than one page summarising the community. 2. Indicators of community empowerment List indicators of community empowerment, or lack of empowerment, that can be observed in the community of psychology students at Unisa by focusing on the following: Section B In Section B, in no more than one page, list processes that exist in this community, or are absent from the community, that show empowerment or a lack of empowerment. Section C In Section C, in no more than one page, list outcomes that exist, or do not exist, which suggest that empowerment is present in, or absent from, this community. Section D In Section D, in no more than one page, list suggestions about what can be done to further empower the community of psychology students at Unisa. Section C In Section C, in no more than one page, list outcomes that exist, or do not exist, which suggest that empowerment is present in, or absent from, this community. Section D In Section D, in no more than one page, list suggestions about what can be done to further empower the community of new mothers.