Lesson 1

Question 1

Define S&C intervention psychology?

Answer 1

COP, 2022: branch of psychology focused on ANALYSIS AND ACTION of problems and the personal interactions in various social contexts

SCRA, 2022: Goes beyond individual focus and integrates
- social
- cultural
- economic
- political
- environmental
- international influences to promote positive change, health, and empowerment at INDIVIDUAL and SYSTEMATIC levels.

Question 2

What are the 3 general objectives of S&C Int?

Answer 2

THEORY, RESEARCH & ACTION: Used to explore the relationships between individuals and their community environments

APPLICATION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES: Promote the application of social science to the well-being of people in their communities.

PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT: Increase the development and research of programmes that promote the development of resources and competencies.

Question 3

What are intervention objectives according to the 5 axis (López-Cabanas et al., 2017) SQEER

Answer 3

SOCIAL CHANGE – make structural changes to transform reality

QUALITY OF LIFE – improves lives of individuals, groups and the population

EMPOWERMENT – Help vulnerable groups and change the power relationships

EQUITY/JUSTICE – achieve a fairer society, eliminate, or reduce inequalities.

RELATIONAL – create understanding of linked factors (synergies) and strengthening networks to help people solve their problems

Question 4

What are the characteristics of S&C IP?

Answer 4

Psychosocial (not individual): considers person in relation to systems of relationships & environment.

Preventative (not Palliative): explores causes of issues

Empowerment (not Care focused): develops individuals, groups or communities capacity to solve issues and improve QoL.

Scientific: grounds practice based on empirical theories

Question 5

What are the 3 Psychosocial approaches?

Answer 5

• Interdisciplinary approach
• Community approach:
• Multilevel approach

Question 6

What is the interdisciplinary approach?

Answer 6

MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS
NEED TO WORK IN TEAMS OF PROFESSIONALS
MAKE NEW CONTRIBUTIONS

Takes into account the multiple dimensions of the problems and, therefore, the need to work in teams with other professionals, gathering and making contributions from different points of view.

Question 7

What is the community approach?

Answer 7

It incorporates the different AGENTS, ORGANISATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS that have an impact on people’s lives

And the different factors that shape the life of a community: economic, labour, health, political, ecological, cultural, leisure, etc.

Question 8

What is the multi-level approach?

Answer 8

Consider each level of an individual’s situations by adjusting the ‘zoom’

Allows the “zoom” to be varied according to the needs of the intervention. The zoom can focus on the individual, the group, the organisation, the community, the society and the territory and their different interactions.

Question 9

What is the multi-level approach?

Answer 9

Consider each level of an individual’s situations by adjusting the ‘zoom’

Allows the “zoom” to be varied according to the needs of the intervention. The zoom can focus on the individual, the group, the organisation, the community, the society and the territory and their different interactions.

Question 10

What is done in S&C Int practice?

Answer 10

• DIRECT ATTENTION: work on programme and deal directly with target population
• LEAD & MANAGE: programmes as opposed to working directly with individuals
• ADVICE & CONSULTANCY: to other professionals the resources for them to make use of
• COMMUNITY REVITALISATION: Create community activities that increase the closeness of communities
• Research
• Training
• Planning and programmes

Question 11

Contexts of intervention

Answer 11

Community
Social groups
Childhood
Youth
People in ageing process
Family
Women
Immigrant
Cultural minorities
People with disabilities
People living in poverty