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Chapter 7 - Thriving Communities

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 November 2024

Isaac Prilleltensky
Affiliation:
University of Miami
Salvatore Di Martino
Affiliation:
University of Bradford
Michael Scarpa
Affiliation:
University of Miami
Ottar Ness
Affiliation:
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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Summary

Though it is derived from individual thriving, community thriving cannot be reduced to the aggregate of individual experiences. Rather, community thriving is defined as the function of a community’s sustainability and its effectiveness at producing well-being outcomes. An overview of community concepts related to thriving, thus defined, is offered, and the implications of well-being, fairness, and worthiness in a community context are detailed. The chapter concludes with specific historical illustrations and steps readers can take to enhance the thriving of their own communities.

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How People Thrive
Promoting the Synergy of Wellness, Fairness, and Worthiness
, pp. 203 - 233
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2024

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