The study of community resilience is a relatively under-explored area. Accordingly, in an
attempt to further our understanding of community resilience, we present a study focused on …

One of the presumptions of a well-functioning, viable democracy is that citizens participate in
the life of their communities and nation. The role of higher education in forming actively …

This chapter focuses on identifying and understanding key principles and values of
community building, how these relate to dominant approaches to community building, and …

The psychological experiences of people of African heritage have been shaped and
influenced by the enduring legacy of European colonization and the Atlantic slave trade. As …

Given the high rates of male homicides, victimisation and the perpetration of violence by
men in South Africa, the prevention of interpersonal violence among males constitutes a …

This chapter explores the use of community asset mapping as a strategy for achieving
liberatory ideals. This exploration draws on one case illustration in a peri-urban Western …

The prevalence of child marriage in Ghana has declined over the past decade. This may be
due to the efforts of organizations working to curb the practice. This paper presents the …

The need to provide mental health services in disadvantaged communities remains a priority
in South Africa. This paper illustrates how in consultation and partnership with the peri-urban …

This research aimed to design, implement and evaluate a wellness programme for mothers
living in a high-risk community in the Western Cape to promote their personal and parental …

In this chapter we examine how an ecopsychology approach in wilderness settings can be
intentionally applied to achieve goals and outcomes consonant with emancipatory …