PH 144 FINAL EXAM WITH QUESTION AND ANSWER
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Major concepts of community - -systems perspective
-social perspective
-virtual perspective
-individual perspective
-cultural/historical perspective
Systems perspective - -like living creature with different parts with specialized functions,
activities, or interests
-connected, interdependent sectors sharing responsibility, identifying/solving problems,
enhancing well-being
Social perspective - -social and political networks that link individuals, organizations, leaders
Virtual perspective - -communities not bound by geography
-socials groups with common interests that interact via technology-based connections
Individual perspective - -own sense of belonging
-beyond basic community membership
Cultural/historical perspective - -unique characteristics of specific cultural groups
, Community engagement - Process of working collaboratively with groups of people affiliated
by geographic proximity, special interests, or similar situations with respect to issues affecting
well-being
Key concepts of community engagement - -community capacity/capacity building
-critical consciousness
-community empowerment
-participation and relevance
-recognition of inequities (health equity)
Community capacity/capacity building - -community's ability to identify, mobilize, and
address problems
-establish future problems collaboratively between members
Critical consciousness - -consciousness based on praxis; cycle of reflection and action
towards social change
-engaged people taking action to link root causes with community actions
Community empowerment - -social action process for people to gain mastery over their
lives/communities
-expand power structures to create desired change
Characteristics of community empowerment - -community involvement in assessment
-access to information
-inclusion in decision making
-local organizational capacity to advocate
-accountability of institutions to public
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Major concepts of community - -systems perspective
-social perspective
-virtual perspective
-individual perspective
-cultural/historical perspective
Systems perspective - -like living creature with different parts with specialized functions,
activities, or interests
-connected, interdependent sectors sharing responsibility, identifying/solving problems,
enhancing well-being
Social perspective - -social and political networks that link individuals, organizations, leaders
Virtual perspective - -communities not bound by geography
-socials groups with common interests that interact via technology-based connections
Individual perspective - -own sense of belonging
-beyond basic community membership
Cultural/historical perspective - -unique characteristics of specific cultural groups
, Community engagement - Process of working collaboratively with groups of people affiliated
by geographic proximity, special interests, or similar situations with respect to issues affecting
well-being
Key concepts of community engagement - -community capacity/capacity building
-critical consciousness
-community empowerment
-participation and relevance
-recognition of inequities (health equity)
Community capacity/capacity building - -community's ability to identify, mobilize, and
address problems
-establish future problems collaboratively between members
Critical consciousness - -consciousness based on praxis; cycle of reflection and action
towards social change
-engaged people taking action to link root causes with community actions
Community empowerment - -social action process for people to gain mastery over their
lives/communities
-expand power structures to create desired change
Characteristics of community empowerment - -community involvement in assessment
-access to information
-inclusion in decision making
-local organizational capacity to advocate
-accountability of institutions to public
