Communities have the potential to function effectively and adapt successfully in the
aftermath of disasters. Drawing upon literatures in several disciplines, we present a theory of …

The pathways and processes through which empowering community settings influence their
members, the surrounding community and the larger society are examined. To generate the …

The fragility of health systems has never been of greater interest—or importance—than at
this moment, in the aftermath of the worst Ebola virus disease epidemic to date. The loss of …

Urban green spaces provide an array of benefits, or ecosystem services, that support our
physical, psychological, and social health. In many cases, however, these benefits are not …

Recipient of the 2014 EDRA Achievement Award. Place attachments are emotional bonds
that form between people and their physical surroundings. These connections are a …

There is considerable federal interest in disaster resilience as a mechanism for mitigating
the impacts to local communities, yet the identification of metrics and standards for …

This article draws connections between the environmental and community psychology
literature on place attachment and meaning with the theory, research, and practice of …

Psychological empowerment has been theorized as a construct with emotional, behavioral
and cognitive components. Yet, many studies have stressed that empowerment processes …

With resident empowerment widely recognized as a prerequisite for sustainable tourism
development, this study tested how residents' perceived knowledge of tourism affects their …

The power to promote wellness, resist oppression, and foster liberation is grounded in
psychological and political dynamics. Hitherto, these two sources of power have been …