Contextualizing negative sense of community and disconnection among urban youth of color: 'Community…We ain't got that'
Autor: | Pauline Garcia-Reid, David T. Lardier, Robert J. Reid, Catherine Michelle Suazo, Carrie Bergeson, Kathryn Herr, Veronica R. Barrios, Brad Forenza |
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Rok vydání: | 2019 |
Předmět: |
Adult
Male Social Psychology Adolescent Urban Population Social connectedness Sense of Coherence media_common.quotation_subject Sense of community Face (sociological concept) 050109 social psychology Social Environment Young Adult Perception Humans 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences Ain't Qualitative Research media_common 05 social sciences Community Participation Social Support Focus Groups Focus group Feeling Social Perception Female Disconnection Psychology Social psychology Social Welfare 050104 developmental & child psychology |
Zdroj: | Journal of community psychologyREFERENCES. 48(3) |
ISSN: | 1520-6629 |
Popis: | We explore the experiences of urban youth of color, as well as perceptions, of feeling disconnected and having an overall negative sense of community (SOC). Drawing on data from 11 focus groups, youth (N = 59) describe their communities and lived experiences. We document several themes put forward through the lens of SOC and community connection that highlight perceived lack of membership, needs fulfillment, influence, and overall emotional connection to their community. Unpacking youth's perceptions of their community, we suggest that-in the face of such realities-community-based organizations, such as those the youth find themselves in, aid in creating connectedness and help heal youth from the effects of social conditions experienced daily. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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