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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 book provides a comprehensive understanding of youth
development and protection in the Indian context. It reviews the
demographic and socio-economic background and future prospects of
Indian youth. The book discusses the role of family and culture in
the upbringing and development of youth, changing political and
socio-economic situations, and the influence of parents and
teachers in shaping the future of the youth. The book highlights
the nature of adversities faced by children and youth and the
subsequent impact on their mental health and well-being. It also
examines the efficacy of various skill development programmes and
national and international policies designed for the youth. The
book will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers of
population sciences, population studies, psychology, childhood
studies, development studies, sociology, and youth studies. It will
also be of interest to policymakers and NGOs working with children
and youth.
This book provides a comprehensive understanding of youth
development and protection in the Indian context. It reviews the
demographic and socio-economic background and future prospects of
Indian youth. The book discusses the role of family and culture in
the upbringing and development of youth, changing political and
socio-economic situations, and the influence of parents and
teachers in shaping the future of the youth. The book highlights
the nature of adversities faced by children and youth and the
subsequent impact on their mental health and well-being. It also
examines the efficacy of various skill development programmes and
national and international policies designed for the youth. The
book will be of interest to students, teachers, and researchers of
population sciences, population studies, psychology, childhood
studies, development studies, sociology, and youth studies. It will
also be of interest to policymakers and NGOs working with children
and youth.
• Anchored in the school-based family counseling (SBFC) tradition
of integrating family and school mental health interventions •
Has an explicit “how to” approach as opposed to a theoretical
or research summary approach • The 23 chapter authors are all
experienced professors and/or practitioners in counseling,
psychology, social work, teaching and educational administration
and are based around the world
• Anchored in the school-based family counseling (SBFC) tradition
of integrating family and school mental health interventions •
Has an explicit “how to” approach as opposed to a theoretical
or research summary approach • The 23 chapter authors are all
experienced professors and/or practitioners in counseling,
psychology, social work, teaching and educational administration
and are based around the world
This book critically examines the social, psychological and legal
perspectives of justice. It brings together a wide range of
contemporary and relevant issues relating to the gross violation of
human rights and presents situation-based evidence from firsthand
experiences of behavioral, social as well as legal professionals.
It deals with themes such as civic and legal rights of children;
dignity of the third gender in India; food justice in a welfare
state; rights of disabled children; secret marriage of individuals
with mental health challenges; and ethics and good governance.
Topical and comprehensive, this book will be an excellent read for
scholars and researchers of political studies, legal studies, human
rights, psychology, behavioral studies, political sociology,
sociology, development studies, governance and public policy, and
South Asian studies. It will also interest policy makers, NGOs,
activists and professionals in the field.
This book critically analyzes emerging issues and challenges in
delivering timely justice to common people. It brings a wide range
of contemporary and relevant issues relating to the gross violation
of human rights and presents situation-based evidence from, and
first-hand experiences of behavioral, social and legal
professionals. It deals with themes such as holding administrations
accountable and securing justice, challenges for the judiciary in
the early disposal of cases, challenges to the forensic community,
green federalism and environmental justice, current threats to
human rights, ethics in the criminal justice system and honor
killing from socio-cultural perspectives. Topical and
comprehensive, this book will be an excellent read for scholars and
researchers of political studies, legal studies, human rights,
psychology, behavioural studies, political sociology, sociology,
development studies, governance and public policy, environmental
studies and South Asian studies. It will also interest
policymakers, nongovernmental organizations, activists and
professionals in the field.
This book critically examines the social, psychological and legal
perspectives of justice. It brings together a wide range of
contemporary and relevant issues relating to the gross violation of
human rights and presents situation-based evidence from firsthand
experiences of behavioral, social as well as legal professionals.
It deals with themes such as civic and legal rights of children;
dignity of the third gender in India; food justice in a welfare
state; rights of disabled children; secret marriage of individuals
with mental health challenges; and ethics and good governance.
Topical and comprehensive, this book will be an excellent read for
scholars and researchers of political studies, legal studies, human
rights, psychology, behavioral studies, political sociology,
sociology, development studies, governance and public policy, and
South Asian studies. It will also interest policy makers, NGOs,
activists and professionals in the field.
This book critically analyzes emerging issues and challenges in
delivering timely justice to common people. It brings a wide range
of contemporary and relevant issues relating to the gross violation
of human rights and presents situation-based evidence from, and
first-hand experiences of behavioral, social and legal
professionals. It deals with themes such as holding administrations
accountable and securing justice, challenges for the judiciary in
the early disposal of cases, challenges to the forensic community,
green federalism and environmental justice, current threats to
human rights, ethics in the criminal justice system and honor
killing from socio-cultural perspectives. Topical and
comprehensive, this book will be an excellent read for scholars and
researchers of political studies, legal studies, human rights,
psychology, behavioural studies, political sociology, sociology,
development studies, governance and public policy, environmental
studies and South Asian studies. It will also interest
policymakers, nongovernmental organizations, activists and
professionals in the field.
This volume discusses the importance of positive schooling in
producing responsible and potentially productive adults. Students
are generally more motivated to do well and to realize their full
potential in schools that have a positive schooling climate, where
they feel safe, included and supported. Nevertheless, the reality
in today's schools is very different. This volume discusses the
major challenges faced by children and adolescents in schools,
including problems with curricula, safety issues, lack of inclusive
policies, non-availability of teachers, ineffective teaching,
insensitivity towards students' issues, improper evaluation
methods, harmful disciplinary measures, and so on. Experts in child
psychology and education discuss these issues at length in this
volume and offer viable solutions for policymakers, school
administrators, teachers and parents to make suitable changes and
create a positive atmosphere in educational institutions. This
volume further discusses the role of various stakeholders---school
principals, teachers, counsellors and psychologists---in addressing
these challenges. In addition, it raises other, emerging issues
which have not been covered in previous volumes on this topic and
offers evidence-based suggestions to address them. The intended
readership of the volume is researchers and students of psychology,
education, sociology, social work and public health, and school
teachers, administrators and teacher-trainers.
This volume discusses the importance of positive schooling in
producing responsible and potentially productive adults. Students
are generally more motivated to do well and to realize their full
potential in schools that have a positive schooling climate, where
they feel safe, included and supported. Nevertheless, the reality
in today's schools is very different. This volume discusses the
major challenges faced by children and adolescents in schools,
including problems with curricula, safety issues, lack of inclusive
policies, non-availability of teachers, ineffective teaching,
insensitivity towards students' issues, improper evaluation
methods, harmful disciplinary measures, and so on. Experts in child
psychology and education discuss these issues at length in this
volume and offer viable solutions for policymakers, school
administrators, teachers and parents to make suitable changes and
create a positive atmosphere in educational institutions. This
volume further discusses the role of various stakeholders---school
principals, teachers, counsellors and psychologists---in addressing
these challenges. In addition, it raises other, emerging issues
which have not been covered in previous volumes on this topic and
offers evidence-based suggestions to address them. The intended
readership of the volume is researchers and students of psychology,
education, sociology, social work and public health, and school
teachers, administrators and teacher-trainers.
This book provides a focused and comprehensive overview of the
status of children across society, with special reference to
emerging features and measures of child safety, welfare, and
overall well-being. The book is arranged into four parts covering
various dimensions of child welfare and well-being. In this second
edition, highly experienced academics, researchers, child rights
activities, and policymakers from both developed and developing
countries have contributed chapters on topics such as status of
children living under institutional care, sexual abuse of male
children and tribal girl children, issues and challenges faced by
children living in conflict zones, children living on the streets,
COVID-19 and its impact on the education of children. The status of
marginalized children gets special importance in the second
edition. The new chapters include field-based experiences of
researchers in protecting child rights and preventing child abuse.
It also considers the promising strategies and promising future
directions in enhancing effective prevention, intervention and
responses to child abuse and neglect. This volume is essential for
a wide range of professionals and researchers from the social
sciences, law, medicine, and behavioral sciences. It is also
beneficial for policymakers and law enforcement agencies working
with children.
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.
This book provides a focused and comprehensive overview of the
status of children across society, with special reference to
emerging features and measures of child safety, welfare, and
overall well-being. The book is arranged into four parts covering
various dimensions of child welfare and well-being. In this second
edition, highly experienced academics, researchers, child rights
activities, and policymakers from both developed and developing
countries have contributed chapters on topics such as status of
children living under institutional care, sexual abuse of male
children and tribal girl children, issues and challenges faced by
children living in conflict zones, children living on the streets,
COVID-19 and its impact on the education of children. The status of
marginalized children gets special importance in the second
edition. The new chapters include field-based experiences of
researchers in protecting child rights and preventing child abuse.
It also considers the promising strategies and promising future
directions in enhancing effective prevention, intervention and
responses to child abuse and neglect. This volume is essential for
a wide range of professionals and researchers from the social
sciences, law, medicine, and behavioral sciences. It is also
beneficial for policymakers and law enforcement agencies working
with children.
This evidence-based book focuses on contemporary issues related to
human health and well-being. Drawing on the first-hand experiences
of academics and researchers, it provides a holistic perspective on
the importance of both mental and physical health for quality of
life. It is divided into seven sections: changing perspectives on
well-being; the mental health of students; the well-being of
elderly people and marginalized populations; the role of family and
teachers; psycho-social support; the right to health; and future
perspectives. Covering current topics, such as the challenges posed
by pandemics like COVID-19, the book discusses future strategies
for addressing contemporary and emerging health issues and the
overall well-being of the general public, an area not covered in
any of the previous volumes. Furthermore, it explores the need for
the involvement of multidisciplinary professionals in examining
general health and well-being issues. Given its scope, it is an
indispensable resource for a wide range of professionals and
researchers from various fields, such as the social sciences, law,
public health, medicine, education, and environmental studies. In
addition, the book appeals to health policymakers, educational
administrators, law enforcement agencies, as well as health
workers, psychologists, and social workers dealing with clients in
hospitals, educational institutions, and at the community level.
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