Psychological Implications of Participatory Community Development Projects and their Relevance for Poverty Alleviation in Rural Communities in Africa

被引：1
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作者：
Boaduo, Nana Adu-Pipim [1 ]
机构：
[1] Walter Sisulu Univ, Fac Educ, ZA-5099 Mthatha, Eastern Cape Pr, South Africa
来源：
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AFRICA | 2010年 / 20卷 / 02期
关键词：
community organizing; community development projects; poverty; rural development;
D O I：
10.1080/14330237.2010.10820366
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
This article addresses the psychological foundations of participatory and effective community development projects in rural communities In Africa aiming at poverty alleviation. Psychological implications of such projects include improved collective self-esteem of individuals and groups in those communities. Positive community projects also enhance agentic behaviour in communities which are enables in their capacity for action.
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页码：209 / 210
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