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The development of a helping community for lesbians and gay men: A case study in community psychology
Author(s) -
D'Augelli Anthony R.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(198901)17:1<18::aid-jcop2290170104>3.0.co;2-u
Subject(s) - neglect , community psychology , psychology , power (physics) , community organization , community building , community development , social psychology , public relations , sociology , political science , physics , quantum mechanics , psychiatry , law
The neglect by community psychologists of the life concerns and problems of lesbians, gay men, and their families is discussed, with an emphasis on the lost opportunities that collaborative efforts can produce. The power of community psychology strategies is illustrated by a case description of efforts to encourage informal helping resources in a rural community. Informal helping resources were developed for lesbians, gay men, and students at a major university in the community. An anonymous telephone help‐system was also organized. Community psychologists are urged to pursue collaborative efforts with lesbians and gay men in their own localities.