Journal of community psychology最新文献

Aims: This study addressed gaps in community resilience (CR) literature by building on recent trans and nonbinary (TNB) CR models from an intersectional perspective to explore how Latinx TNB communities strategize to promote healthy functioning for their members amid ongoing healthcare stressors.

Methods: In this secondary reflexive thematic analysis of a larger mixed-method sequential study, we analysed 40 semi-structured interviews and two focus groups with 15 participants (n = 55). Our analysis was grounded in cultural community resilience, the Multidimensional Model of TNB Resilience, and the Minority Stress Model.

Results: We identified four themes: (1) First Things First: Survival; (2) Connection with Purpose; (3) Agents of Change and Source of Strength; and (4) Knowledge is Power. Strategies included fostering sense of community, accessing community clinics, participating in community activities, and sharing information about TNB health.

Conclusion: Findings encourage the mobilization of resources and advocate for changes to address the oppression faced by Latinx TNB communities.

Measuring community belonging is of interest to community organizations and practitioners, yet few tools exist. Here we validate a novel measure of community belonging: the Where I Belong Survey - Youth/Adult Version (WIBS). In Study 1, the psychometric properties and factor structure of the survey were examined in three Canadian samples of youth and young adults (n = 249; 840; 443, respectively), and results were used to refine the survey. In Study 2, the psychometric properties and factor structure of the revised 16-item WIBS were examined in a sample of Canadian undergraduates (n = 476). Results suggest the WIBS is psychometrically sound, as demonstrated through a pattern of excellent reliability, good convergent validity, and good to fair discriminant validity. Results revealed a two-factor solution with factors for Interpersonal Belonging and Context Belonging, consistent with prior theoretical work on community belonging.

We assessed the Communities That Care Brief Depression Scale (CTC-BDS) for measurement equivalence for Latinx and white youth by immigrant generation status. The sample consisted of 1779 youth (17.8% Latinx children of immigrants [COI], 9.3% Latinx children of non-immigrants [CONI], 72.8% non-Latinx white CONI) surveyed in sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth grades. We used one-factor confirmatory factor analysis to examine equivalent assessment across groups at each grade and across all grades, testing configural, metric, and scalar equivalence. Individual and incremental model fit statistics were examined. We found evidence for both the one-factor structure and for measurement equivalence of the CTC-BDS across ethnicity and immigrant generation status, as well as grades over the course of adolescence. The CTC-BDS is an appropriate measure in community monitoring and research to compare depressive symptoms in Latinx youth of varying immigrant generation statuses and white youth.

Global migration has made schools more diverse, yet many immigrant and other marginalized students continue to face unequal educational opportunities. These inequalities are shaped by factors such as socioeconomic disadvantage, limited inclusion efforts, and discriminatory experiences. This special issue brings together 14 studies from seven countries to explore how educational institutions in migration-diverse societies can reduce these inequalities by better understanding school experiences on multiple levels, including: teachers' beliefs and classroom practices, students' and parents' experiences of school, school climate, curriculum content, and programs designed to support students' identities, sense of belonging, and well-being. Using a range of methods and educational settings, the studies in this special issue highlight the importance of contextualizing findings within the specific sociohistorical setting, moving beyond deficit-focused explanations, and supporting inclusive, reflective educational practices to promote more equitable outcomes for all students.

We aimed to expand understanding of provider/Veteran attitudes about resources and services that would mitigate Veteran homelessness. We analyzed qualitative data from the 2024 Community Homelessness Assessment, Local Education, and Networking Groups for Veterans survey. In all, 4,990 respondents completed the survey: 2,928 (59%) homeless program service providers, clinicians, and staff and 2,062 (41%) homeless experienced Veterans. Qualitative analysis identified six key themes, which included: 1) increasing affordable, safe housing options; 2) expanding Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing; 3) increasing access to mental health resources and services; 4) more external support and collaborations; 5) increasing financial support and resources; and 6) increasing employment and job training. Providers prioritized mental health services, while Veterans more frequently emphasized needs such as housing and financial support. Veteran homelessness is complex and needs integrated approaches to service delivery that address unique challenges and improve overall outcomes.

Critical consciousness (CC) is a key developmental process that enables individuals, particularly people of color and marginalized communities systematically disadvantaged to examine their experiences and social inequalities (critical reflection), cultivate empowerment to take action (critical motivation) and partake in collective action against these injustices (critical action). However, the mental health implications CC development, particularly engagement in critical action, remain unclear, especially in young adulthood and over time. To address these gaps, our study employed cross-sectional and short-term longitudinal models to explore the associations between socioemotional well-being (depression, anxiety, and self-esteem) and CC among a sample of 511 Black and Latine young adults (18–34 years old; 71% women) in Canada. Complex cross-sectional associations emerged between CC and socioemotional well-being outcomes. Longitudinally, higher critical reflection was associated with greater anxiety symptoms 1-year later. Further research is needed to investigate longer-term consequences of CC on well-being and mental health.

This scoping review examines school-based programs aimed at promoting the adjustment and well-being of recently arrived immigrant adolescents. Following PRISMA-ScR guidelines, five databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL, SCOPUS, ERIC) were systematically searched for studies published since 2000, focusing on interventions implemented in formal school settings for recently arrived adolescents. The review identified 15 studies evaluating outcomes of 17 programs. Most school-based programs for recently arrived adolescents aimed to promote social-emotional well-being, mitigate mental health problems, strengthen resilience and social support, or address trauma-related symptoms. Around 50% of the reviewed programs had some effects on the intended outcomes. Despite some promising findings, the current literature has several limitations that limit the ability to draw robust conclusions. Future research needs to focus on understanding why, how, and for whom programs lead (or do not lead) to intended outcomes, and on developing effective programs that can be implemented using available resources at school.

Co-produced by LGBTIQ+ activists and academic researchers, this study gave voice to an understudied LGBTIQ+ community in Turkey to narrate their lived experiences and examined their exposure to discrimination in various areas of their lives in relation to their mental health. The study utilized a mixed-method design, where 61 individuals who identified as LGBTIQ+, aged 18–47, responded to an online survey. The quantitative tools included questionnaires assessing mental well-being, psychological symptoms, resilience, and perceived discrimination. Qualitatively, participants responded to open-ended questions regarding their lived experiences, such as coming out, access to healthcare, and self-care practices. Participants were frequently exposed to various forms of discrimination, which were associated with lower mental well-being and higher psychological symptoms. However, personal resilience factors lowered or diminished the negative role of discrimination on mental health. Identity-based lived experiences and practices further provided an in-depth picture of life of LGBTIQ+ individuals in this community and how they overcome adversity.