Abstract
Autobiographical essays by five community psychologists suggest that members of this profession often grew up with a strong sense of community and an interest in human interactions, rather than more abstract intellectual ideas. Their life stories reflect the idealism of the 1960s and 1970s that motivated the development of the field. Although these authors have sometimes struggled in the more conservative atmosphere of the past three decades, they retain a characteristic American sense of optimism about the meaning of their lives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-100 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Prevention and Intervention in the Community |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs |
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State | Published - Jan 23 2008 |
Keywords
- Autobiography
- Community psychology
- Family of origin and career choice
- Private lives and careers
- Social movements and careers in community psychology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology