Head, heart and hands: community psychology in applied educational psychology practice

Fomicheva, Eira 2024. Head, heart and hands: community psychology in applied educational psychology practice. DEdPsy Thesis, Cardiff University. Item availability restricted.

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Abstract

This thesis is comprised of three parts: the introduction with a major literature review, an empirical paper, and a critical appraisal of the research process. The aim of this work is to explore the role of community psychology in applied educational psychology practice, specifically, how it is defined and operationalised by practising educational psychologists (EPs). Part 1: Major literature review Part 1 of this thesis is divided into two parts. Part A offers a general background on the subject of community psychology, including historical context, psychological underpinnings and key debates and critiques in the field. Part B is a narrative literature review, exploring what the literature tells about how community psychology is defined, constructed, and practiced within the field of educational psychology. A summary of this literature leads to the rationale for the following empirical study. Part 2: Major empirical study Part 2 is an empirical study which explores the way in which community psychology (CP) is defined and practiced by educational psychologists who consider CP to be an aspect of their practice. This section consists of an empirical paper, which begins with a brief overview of relevant literature and how this informed the two research questions. Then, the methodology is outlined and justified, followed by a thematic analysis which draws on both reflexive and critical traditions, and a critical discussion. This section ends with implications for EPs, perceived strengths and limitations and suggested areas for future research. Part 3: Critical appraisal Part C is the researcher’s critical appraisal of the research process. It covers the generation of the research topic and questions, methodological considerations, reflections on the focus groups and data analysis process, ethical considerations. Then, the unique contribution to knowledge and directions for future research are outlined as well as dissemination plans. The researcher then concludes with their plans for applying the research in EP practice.

Item Type:	Thesis (DEdPsy)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Psychology
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	8 October 2024
Last Modified:	11 Oct 2024 08:36
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/172671

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