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Organizational characteristics of empowering community settings: A multiple case study approach

Maton, Kenneth I., Salem, Deborah A.·1995·American Journal of Community Psychology
DOI 10.1007/bf02506985
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Although empowerment is often cited as a major guiding construct for community psychology, relatively little is known about the characteristics of empowering community settings. The current paper uses a multiple case study methodology to generate a number of key organizational characteristics of empowering community settings to guide future work in the area. In‐depth, multilevel, longitudinal research was conducted on three empowering community settings: a religious fellowship, a mutual help organization for persons with severe mental illness, and an educational program for African American students. The organizational features found to characterize all three settings were (a) a belief system that inspires growth is strengths‐based, and is focused beyond the self; (b) an opportunity role structure that is pervasive, highly accessible, and multifunctional (c) a support system that is encompassing, peer‐based, and provides a sense of community; and (d) leadership that is inspiring, talented, shared, and committed to both setting and members. Limitations of the research are discussed, and directions for future research suggested.

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Authors
Maton, K. I., & Salem, D. A.
Venue
American Journal of Community Psychology
Publisher
Wiley
Published
1995-10
Volume
23
Issue
5
Pages
631-656
ISSN
  • 0091-0562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-2770
DOI
10.1007/bf02506985
OpenAlex
W1975943495
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414
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28
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22.48
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Maton, K. I., & Salem, D. A. (1995). Organizational characteristics of empowering community settings: A multiple case study approach. American Journal of Community Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02506985

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