Citizen Empowerment

Kieffer, Charles H.

doi:10.1300/j293v03n02_03

Cited by 451 publications

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“…CC scholars have surmised that critical action has two subcomponents that include: (1) sociopolitical control, perceived self-efficacy to effect social and political change, and (2) social action that includes, for example, engagement in protests (Diemer and Li 2011; Watts and Flanagan 2007). It should be noted that originally sociopolitical control “refers to beliefs that actions in the social and political system can lead to desired outcomes” (Zimmerman and Zahniser 1991, p. 736) which may be more closely related to political efficacy or participatory competence (Kieffer 1984) than to action.…”

Section: Conceptualization Of Critical Consciousnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical Consciousness: A Critique and Critical Analysis of the Literature

2017

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The education system has been heralded as a tool of liberation and simultaneously critiqued as a tool of social control to maintain the oppressive status quo. Critical consciousness (CC), developed by the Brazilian educator, Paulo Freire, advanced an educational pedagogy to liberate the masses from systemic inequity maintained and perpetuated by process, practices and outcomes of interdependent systems and institutions. If people are not aware of inequity and do not act to constantly resist oppressive norms and ways of being, then the result is residual inequity in perpetuity. If inequity is likened to a disease or poison, then CC has been deemed the antidote to inequity and the prescription needed to break the cycle. As such, CC is a construct that has important scholarly, practice and policy implications. Scholars, noting the relevance and application of CC to current social problems, have advanced CC theory and practice. However, these innovative advancements have left fissures in the CC theoretical base in need of resolution and consensus to advance a collective and organized body of CC theory. This paper explores the divergent CC scholarship within CC theory and practice articles, provides an in-depth review of the inconsistencies, and suggests ideas to resolve the discrepancies from the literature to support the need for a new, CC-based construct, transformative potential. Without such a review, moving toward conceptual clarity, the lack of a coherent CC knowledgebase will impede the reflection and action needed to transform systems and institutions that maintain and perpetuate systemic inequity that have dehumanizing consequences. If implemented within urban education, theoretical models, grounded in CC theory, could help achieve a system of education that is just, equitable and liberating.

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Section: Conceptualization Of Critical Consciousnessmentioning

confidence: 99%

Critical Consciousness: A Critique and Critical Analysis of the Literature

2017

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“…Strategies to facilitate empowerment include enhancing experience and competence, enhancing group structure and capacity, enhancing environmental support and resources, and removing social and environmental barriers [15] Organizational empowerment includes opportunities for members to take on meaningful and multiple roles, and a peer-based support system that helps members develop a social identity [16]. Mentoring, supportive peer relationships, and a political consciousness have also been identified as mechanisms [17]. PEP4PA draws upon Empowerment theory and the intervention strategies and goals mirror its key elements.…”

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Implementation-effectiveness trial of an ecological intervention for physical activity in ethnically diverse low income senior centers

Rich¹,

Aarons²,

Takemoto³

et al. 2017

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundAs the US population ages, there is an increasing need for evidence based, peer-led physical activity programs, particularly in ethnically diverse, low income senior centers where access is limited.Methods/designThe Peer Empowerment Program 4 Physical Activity’ (PEP4PA) is a hybrid Type II implementation-effectiveness trial that is a peer-led physical activity (PA) intervention based on the ecological model of behavior change. The initial phase is a cluster randomized control trial randomized to either a peer-led PA intervention or usual center programming. After 18 months, the intervention sites are further randomized to continued support or no support for another 6 months. This study will be conducted at twelve senior centers in San Diego County in low income, diverse communities. In the intervention sites, 24 peer health coaches and 408 adults, aged 50 years and older, are invited to participate. Peer health coaches receive training and support and utilize a tablet computer for delivery and tracking. There are several levels of intervention. Individual components include pedometers, step goals, counseling, and feedback charts. Interpersonal components include group walks, group sharing and health tips, and monthly celebrations. Community components include review of PA resources, walkability audit, sustainability plan, and streetscape improvements. The primary outcome of interest is intensity and location of PA minutes per day, measured every 6 months by wrist and hip accelerometers and GPS devices. Secondary outcomes include blood pressure, physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. Implementation measures include appropriateness & acceptability (perceived and actual fit), adoption & penetration (reach), fidelity (quantity & quality of intervention delivered), acceptability (satisfaction), costs, and sustainability.DiscussionUsing a peer led implementation strategy to deliver a multi-level community based PA program can enhance program adoption, implementation, and sustainment.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, USA (NCT02405325). Date of registration, March 20, 2015. This website also contains all items from the World Health Organization Trial Registration Data Set.

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“…Empowerment is a process rather than an outcome (17–20) and is at the heart of the recovery process (21–24). …”

Section: Empowermentmentioning

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Psychiatric Advance Directives, a Possible Way to Overcome Coercion and Promote Empowerment

Khazaal

Manghi

Delahaye

et al. 2014

Front. Public Health

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Psychiatric advance directives (ADs) allow an individual to state their preferences for future treatment at times when they may be unable to make considered decisions. There are differences in their form and legal value and the process associated with their use and completion. Several studies have now been completed to assess the impact of ADs on service use and coercion. Their results give a mixed picture but directives nevertheless have the potential to support the empowerment process, minimize experienced coercion, and improve coping strategies. These may in turn reduce the frequency of in-patient service use. Further studies on the different processes of facilitation involved and on different populations are necessary to improve our knowledge and use of these potentially powerful interventions.

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Citizen Empowerment

Cited by 451 publications

References 23 publications

Critical Consciousness: A Critique and Critical Analysis of the Literature

Critical Consciousness: A Critique and Critical Analysis of the Literature

Implementation-effectiveness trial of an ecological intervention for physical activity in ethnically diverse low income senior centers

Psychiatric Advance Directives, a Possible Way to Overcome Coercion and Promote Empowerment

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