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  2. Conceptual model - Wikipedia

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    Logical models can be broadly divided into ones which only attempt to represent concepts, such as mathematical models; and ones which attempt to represent physical objects, and factual relationships, among which are scientific models. Model theory is the study of (classes of) mathematical structures such as groups, fields, graphs, or even ...

  3. Social model of disability - Wikipedia

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    The social model also relates to economic empowerment, proposing that people can be disabled by a lack of resources to meet their needs. [9] For example, a disabled person may need support services to be able to participate fully in society, and can become disabled if society cuts access to those support services, perhaps in the name of ...

  4. Tidal Model - Wikipedia

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    The Tidal Model [1] [2] is a recovery model for the promotion of mental health developed by Phil Barker, Poppy Buchanan-Barker and their colleagues. The Tidal Model focuses on the continuous process of change inherent in all people.

  5. Uses and gratifications theory - Wikipedia

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    Hypodermic needle model (known as the hypodermic-syringe model, transmission-belt model, or magic bullet theory) is a model of communication suggesting that an intended message is directly received and wholly accepted by the receiver.

  6. Affective events theory - Wikipedia

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    Affective events theory model Research model. Affective events theory (AET) is an industrial and organizational psychology model developed by organizational psychologists Howard M. Weiss (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Russell Cropanzano (University of Colorado) to explain how emotions and moods influence job performance and job satisfaction. [1]

  7. Community development - Wikipedia

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    The United Nations defines community development as "a process where community members come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems." [1] It is a broad concept, applied to the practices of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens, and professionals to improve various aspects of communities, typically aiming to build stronger and more resilient local ...

  8. Sara Hlupekile Longwe - Wikipedia

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    Sara Hlupekile Longwe is a consultant on gender and development based in Lusaka, Zambia.She was the chairperson of FEMNET between 1997 and 2003. [1] She is the author of the Longwe Framework for Gender Analysis.

  9. Development theory - Wikipedia

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    The Rostow model has serious flaws, of which the most serious are: (1) The model assumes that development can be achieved through a basic sequence of stages which are the same for all countries, a doubtful assumption; (2) The model measures development solely by means of the increase of GDP per capita; (3) The model focuses on characteristics ...