Health Behavior and Health Education
theory, research, and practice
theory, research, and practice
Community Organization and Community Building
Empowerment
Definition: Social action process for people to gain mastery over their lives and the lives of their communities
Critical Consciousness
Definition: A consciousness based on reflection and action in making change
Community Capacity
Definition: Community characteristics affecting its ability to identify, mobilize, and address problems
Social Capital
Definition: Relationships between community members including trust, reciprocity, and civic engagement
Issue Selection
Definition: Identifying winnable and specific targets of change that unify and build community strength
Participation and Relevance
Definition: Community organizing should "start where the people are" and engage community members as equals