Community Psychology Reading List

Welcome to the Community Psychology Reading List! This curated collection features seminal texts, articles, and contemporary research that have shaped the field of community psychology. Whether you’re new to the discipline or looking to deepen your understanding, these readings offer valuable insights into community-based research, intervention strategies, and the evolution of the field.

Foundational Texts

• Community Psychology: In Pursuit of Liberation and Well-Being
  Explores the origins and key principles of community psychology.
• The Ecology of Human Development
  Provides a framework for understanding the interplay between individual development and environmental influences.
• Empowerment Series
  A collection of works discussing processes and outcomes associated with community empowerment.

Contemporary Research

• Innovative Approaches to Community Intervention
  An overview of recent studies and current trends in community interventions.
• Social Capital and Community Well-Being
  Examines the role of social networks and capital in fostering resilient communities.
• Critical Perspectives in Community Psychology
  Offers analyses on social justice, participatory research methods, and policy impact.

Additional Resources

For further exploration, consider these resources:

• Journals such as the American Journal of Community Psychology and Community Psychology in Global Perspective.
• Online repositories of research articles and case studies such as PsycINFO and SCRA Resources.
• Conferences and seminars focusing on contemporary issues in community psychology.

We invite community members, scholars, students, and practitioners to contribute additional reading recommendations. If you have a resource to share, please contact the webmaster at [email protected].

Happy reading!