Mattering, which is about feeling valued and adding value, is essential to our health, happiness, relationships, work, and society. Mattering improves both wellness and fairness in society. People interested in improving their personal wellbeing as well as the well-being of others will benefit from this book's research-based strategies.
This is the first up-to-date text written specifically for the international market on psychology in the community. Community Psychology covers the history and foundations of the field, key concepts and values, community research, community action, and the application of psychology in various settings, integrating the values/politics and scientific/research aspects of community work. Written by experienced authors in the field, this text will be internationally invaluable.