This book focuses on the theoretical concepts of community psychology, and its applications in day-to-day life. It discusses the challenges that adversely affect the welfare and wellbeing of common people and suggests community centric, evidence-based measures to address them. Factors like new age lifestyles, fast-paced development and an increase in occurrence of natural calamities have been detrimental to the psychological wellbeing of the community. This volume integrates the social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental aspects of community psychology to address community life-based issues which include mental health stigma, social asymmetries, resource disparities, disadvantaged minority groups, the differently abled, HIV/AIDS patients, project affected people and disaster victims. Key features of this book include: Dedicated intervention-based chapters on mental health, physical health, differently abled people, elderly, vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS patients, and people affected by development projects and disasters. Focus on challenges faced by students and school-based family counselling. Case Studies and conceptual models for better understanding and application of the subject. The volume will be a valuable resource to students, researchers and teachers of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, and Social Economics. It will also be an indispensable read for social workers, NGOs, advocacy groups, and policy makers working in the field of social upliftment.

This book examines the concept of social psychology in today’s context. It analyses the theoretical concepts of social psychology and their application to other fields. It further explores the discipline in a cultural, historical, and philosophical context with special emphasis on religion. The volume goes beyond individual focus and directs its attention to society as the centre of influence. It advocates for a symbiotic relationship between the concepts of social psychology and their implementation in a society transitioning from being value-oriented to commerce-oriented. The book also suggests ways in which social psychology can assist in dealing with issues plaguing today’s world. This book will be useful to the students of psychology, applied psychology, sociology, social work, public health, gender, and women studies. It will also be indispensable to professionals working in the field of pediatrics, forensic medicine, psychiatry, law enforcement authorities like police and judiciary.

This book examines the concept of social psychology in today’s context. It analyses the theoretical concepts of social psychology and their application to other fields. It further explores the discipline in a cultural, historical, and philosophical context with special emphasis on religion. The volume goes beyond individual focus and directs its attention to society as the centre of influence. It advocates for a symbiotic relationship between the concepts of social psychology and their implementation in a society transitioning from being value-oriented to commerce-oriented. The book also suggests ways in which social psychology can assist in dealing with issues plaguing today’s world. This book will be useful to the students of psychology, applied psychology, sociology, social work, public health, gender, and women studies. It will also be indispensable to professionals working in the field of pediatrics, forensic medicine, psychiatry, law enforcement authorities like police and judiciary.

This book focuses on the theoretical concepts of community psychology, and its applications in day-to-day life. It discusses the challenges that adversely affect the welfare and wellbeing of common people and suggests community centric, evidence-based measures to address them. Factors like new age lifestyles, fast-paced development and an increase in occurrence of natural calamities have been detrimental to the psychological wellbeing of the community. This volume integrates the social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental aspects of community psychology to address community life-based issues which include mental health stigma, social asymmetries, resource disparities, disadvantaged minority groups, the differently abled, HIV/AIDS patients, project affected people and disaster victims. Key features of this book include: Dedicated intervention-based chapters on mental health, physical health, differently abled people, elderly, vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS patients, and people affected by development projects and disasters. Focus on challenges faced by students and school-based family counselling. Case Studies and conceptual models for better understanding and application of the subject. The volume will be a valuable resource to students, researchers and teachers of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, and Social Economics. It will also be an indispensable read for social workers, NGOs, advocacy groups, and policy makers working in the field of social upliftment.

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of youth development, including theories and applications across different countries, namely India, the UK, and Australia. It presents the status of youth and their role in society, their education, and their career perspectives. The focus is on developing youth's internal abilities by providing a creative and supportive environment through appropriate mentorship and encouragement. It discusses a wide range of contemporary and relevant issues relating to holistic career growth of youth, whereby youth work is recognized as a profession. Academicians from various disciplinary backgrounds offer conceptual and methodological perspectives. Chapters into five themes focus on a balance between developing stable, protective factors for mental health, and positive youth development to ensure appropriate cognitive, social, emotional, and behavioral skills needed to thrive in an evolving world. It discusses the status of the youth in terms of digital competency, engagement of youth in sports, teaching, political process, and community development activities in the present and rapidly altering world scenario. The book also discusses the role of institution-based family counseling for healthy youth development. Given its comprehensive coverage, the handbook is an essential resource for a broad audience of youth researchers, practitioners and policymakers of population sciences, childhood and youth studies, development studies, and psychology.