The process of empowering community development: The experience of a community in taipei city

I. Chuan Li*, Yu Chi Chen, Wang Hui-Chun

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Community participation and development are the most difficult aspects of building healthy communities. They are also, however, the most essential parts of the process. It has been established that empowerment can ultimately enhance individual self-efficacy, influence organizational and social structures, and increase the sense of community and citizen's capabilities. This article demonstrates the experience of one community in Taipei City during a lengthy period of organization and development. It illustrates the different stages involved in community development and the functions of community health professionals. It seeks to provide insight into the importance of using empowerment in promoting communities' capabilities and the fact that only by developing organic communities that are rich in the energy of life can we develop sustainable communities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-29
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Nursing
Volume53
Issue number2
StatePublished - May 2006

Keywords

  • Building health community
  • Community development
  • Organic community

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