COMMUNITY AND HEALTH
PSYCHOLOGY
, INTRODUCTION
To understand these to fields of studies we must first look at the definition of each
field.
Community psychology is a branch of psychology that involves the study of how
individuals relate to their communities and the reciprocal affect of communities on
individuals. Researching unpleasant, undesirable, or problem situations in a
community allows these psychologists to uncover ways to make improvements.
”careersinpsychology.org/becoming-a-community-psychologist“
Public health psychology is a branch or subspecialty of health psychology. Public
health psychologists focus on health at the population level as opposed to individual
health. For example, public health psychology may target certain at-risk groups,
such as low-income populations to prevent health problems.”
www.psychologyschoolguide.net/career-guides/becoming-a-public-health-psychologist
PSYCHOLOGY
, INTRODUCTION
To understand these to fields of studies we must first look at the definition of each
field.
Community psychology is a branch of psychology that involves the study of how
individuals relate to their communities and the reciprocal affect of communities on
individuals. Researching unpleasant, undesirable, or problem situations in a
community allows these psychologists to uncover ways to make improvements.
”careersinpsychology.org/becoming-a-community-psychologist“
Public health psychology is a branch or subspecialty of health psychology. Public
health psychologists focus on health at the population level as opposed to individual
health. For example, public health psychology may target certain at-risk groups,
such as low-income populations to prevent health problems.”
www.psychologyschoolguide.net/career-guides/becoming-a-public-health-psychologist
