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Social Context Theory: A systems model of social change based on social needs and social issues1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 May 2015

Leon Earle  and
Tony Earle
Leon Earle
Affiliation:
Northern Territory University, Australia
Tony Earle
Affiliation:
University of South Australia, Australia
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Abstract

The theme of this edition is community development in the North Australian region. The articles included discuss ways of advancing positive community involvement, and report on a range of issues that impact on community development. Social Context theory is presented as a tool of analysis for examining social changes and associated needs among individuals in societies over time. The concept of community development has particular relevance to the fields of psychology, social psychology, and community services, because individuals look to the availability of community involvement options, and the potential they offer, for accessing social activities and social support networks. Social Context theory is therefore central to community development.

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South Pacific Journal of Psychology , Volume 11 , Issue 2: Special Issue: Community Development in North Australia , 1999 , pp. 1 - 12
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Copyright © University of Papua New Guinea and the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Northern Territory University, Australia 1999

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Footnotes

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For more detailed discussion of concepts contained in this paper, see various listed publications by L. Earle

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