Why Community Works: The Use of Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology as a Foundational Theory.

Glenn, Robert K.; Keith, Edwin M.

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ERIC Number: EJ660588

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Publication Date: 2002

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Why Community Works: The Use of Alfred Adler's Individual Psychology as a Foundational Theory.

Glenn, Robert K.; Keith, Edwin M.

College Student Affairs Journal, v22 n1 p12-22 Fall 2002

Asserts that the Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler should be used as a foundational theory for student affairs work. The success of community building programs is explained and the concepts of Individual Psychology are summarized. Also asserts that the current drive to develop programs to develop community on college campuses is firmly rooted in an Adlerian understanding of human behavior. (Contains 35 references.) (GCP)

Descriptors: College Environment, Community Development, Higher Education, Individual Psychology, Program Development, Student Personnel Services, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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