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Empowerment is the degree of autonomy and self-determination in people and communities to represent their interests and control their lives. Learn about the origin, definitions, methods, and challenges of empowerment in social work, education, management, and citizenship.
Empowerment evaluation was introduced in 1993 by David Fetterman during his presidential address at the American Evaluation Association’s (AEA) annual meeting. [1]The approach was initially well received by some researchers who commented on the complementary relationship between EE and community psychology, social work, community development and adult education.
Recovery model is an approach to mental disorder or substance dependence that emphasizes and supports a person's potential for recovery. It involves developing hope, a secure base and sense of self, supportive relationships, empowerment, social inclusion, coping skills, and meaning.
Julian Rappaport is an American psychologist who introduced the concept of empowerment into social work and social psychiatry. He is a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois and a recipient of several awards for his contributions to community psychology and social research.
Strength-based practice is a social work theory that emphasizes people's self-determination and strengths. It is applied to various contexts, such as education, business, and occupational therapy, and has positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives and improve their quality of life. It involves various dimensions, goals, methods and settings, and can be measured by quality of life indicators.
Organizational commitment is an individual's psychological attachment to the organization. Learn about Meyer and Allen's three-component model of commitment, its predictors and outcomes, and its conceptual critique.
Learn about the goal-directed collaborative approach to psychotherapeutic change that focuses on clients' strengths and preferred future. Find out the history, principles, and practices of solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), a brief and efficient intervention developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg.