Introduction to the special issue on critical realism.

Published In: Journal of Community Psychology, 2025, v. 53, n. 1. P. 1 1 of 3
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Authored By: Lauzier‐Jobin, François; Brunson, Liesette; Olson, Brad 3 of 3

Abstract

This special issue explores how philosophy of science matters for both research and social action in community psychology. It explores the complex issue of what might be appropriate philosophical bases for community psychology theory, research, and practice. In particular, it focuses on critical realism, a relatively new approach to the philosophy of science. In this introductory article, we start by discussing the importance of philosophy of science for community psychologists. We then situate our subject by exploring the history of paradigms in community psychology. We next offer a brief description of critical realism by describing its assumptions on ontology (nature of the world), epistemology (theory of knowledge), axiology (theory of values), and methodology (theory of action). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Source:Journal of Community Psychology. 2025/01, Vol. 53, Issue 1, p1
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Psychology
Publication Date:2025
ISSN:0090-4392
DOI:10.1002/jcop.22981
Accession Number:183985389
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