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Journal articles on the topic "SC Communities and Self-Help-Groups"
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Dr., Diganta Kumar Das. "ROLE OF NATIONAL RURAL LIVELIHOOD MISSION (NRLM) ON COST OF LIVING STANDARD OF THE SCHEDULED CASTE COMMUNITIES AT DHEMAJI AND LAKHIMPUR DISTRICT OF ASSAM." International Journal of Research - Granthaalayah 8, no. 4 (2020): 119–26. https://doi.org/10.29121/granthaalayah.v8.i4.2020.16.
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Motivation/Background: The financial aspects are considered as an integral part for development of rural areas in every nation. Small financial helps can defiantly improve the living standard of the poor. Here the role of microfinance is crucial. Through microfinance the poor and needy people can fulfil their day to day and small economic and financial requirements upto certain extend. In India it is seen that most of the people lives in the rural areas are below the poverty line and finance to these group is very much essential. Moreover, the vulnerable groups are more deprived of their basics needs particularly the SCs and the STs. Thus, an effort has been made by the researcher to study the pros and cons of NRLM and its impact on economic condition of poor SC people living in the rural areas at Dhemaji and Lakhimpur district of Assam through this paper. Method: For that purpose, both the primary and secondary data have been used. For collecting the primary data, a total number of 140 (7 X 10 X 2=140) respondents from 70 SHGs had randomly selected comprising of 10 SHGs from the seven Development Blocks and from each sample SHGs 2 members were selected. Results and Conclusions: Study revealed that inspite of facing the problems like marketing, transportation, flood and proper management and training of the group, the SHGs are functioning well in terms of improvement of food security and cost of living standard of the SC member’s household in the area under study.
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Kumari, Manisha, Shashi Shekhar Murmu, and Rinki Kumari. "Unveiling Economic Transformation: Assessing the Impact of SHGs in Empowering Scheduled Caste Women of Ramgarh District in Jharkhand, India." Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting 24, no. 10 (2024): 92–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ajeba/2024/v24i101515.
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Breaking down the barriers, challenging stereotypes, and promoting inclusivity, the empowerment of SC (Scheduled Caste) women in Jharkhand is a beacon of hope for a future where every woman can thrive with dignity and opportunity. Empowering SC women in Jharkhand is a vital journey toward justice and equality. And this can only be achieved through creating awareness among them about those initiatives which uplift them. Through initiatives like Self-help Groups (SHGs), they are not only gaining financial independency but also developing essential skills and raising their voices to be heard in the communities. This empowerment isn't just about individual progress; it's a key to fostering positive change in society. This research paper investigates deeply into the transformative effects of the SHGs on the economic empowerment of SC women in the Ramgarh District of Jharkhand. Wilcoxon signed-rank test has been used in this research paper, which is an appropriate choice for evaluating the before-and-aftereffects of SHG membership on individuals. The data has been taken from five different blocks of Ramgarh district (Gola, Mandu, Chitarpur, Ramgarh, Patratu). This research reveals a statistically significant improvement in the economic factors after participating in SHGs, underscoring the substantial positive influence of SHG on the economic empowerment of SC women in Ramgarh. Moreover, this research paper goes beyond the numbers to offer insightful recommendations for empowering scheduled caste women through SHG in Ramgarh district.
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Balidemaj, Albina. "Working with marginalized groups: towards more holistic strategies for social exclusion reduction of the Roma community in Kosovo." Safer Communities 20, no. 2 (2021): 85–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sc-06-2020-0021.
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Purpose This paper aims to identify the successful strategies, through literature review, to be used in Kosovo to help integrate the Roma community and to reduce the community’s overall social exclusion. This paper further examines the gaps between strategies and implementation results in reducing the social exclusion of the Roma through experiences of other European countries with similar political and socio-economic history as Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach This paper uses a literature review and further examines the experiences of other European countries, with similar political and socio-economic history as Kosovo and their strategies in eliminating the social exclusion for Roma communities. A holistic socio-ecological approach is used as a recommended model to be used for the development of a strategy to reduce social exclusion among Roma Communities in Kosovo. Findings The social and economic implications are extremely negative for countries with large Roma minorities, such as Western Balkan countries and the European Union (EU) as a whole. Roma inclusion policies both in the EU and Western Balkans contain considerable flaws and tend to ignore the variables of discrimination and antigypsyism. There is an obvious need to act more urgently to prevent the exclusion of Roma and to create strategies for better inclusion. Overall, gaps seem to remain between the strategies and implementation results. Practical implications This paper aims to add to the existing literature about the ongoing efforts of the international development assistance community and communities in the developing world. This paper also aims to show the gaps in ongoing efforts and provide generic recommendations that may be applicable in many diverse situations with the aim of leading communities toward a self-sufficient sustainable future. Originality/value The Kosovo anti-discrimination law protects all individuals from discrimination; however, in practice, studies show that the Roma exclusion is very high in Kosovo. This paper stands among the first to analyze comparative literature and policy reviews.
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Cody, Claire. "Utilising the arts to tackle child sexual exploitation." Safer Communities 14, no. 1 (2015): 47–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sc-03-2015-0008.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the potential use of creative, arts-based methods to address child sexual exploitation (CSE) through connecting with and supporting young people affected by CSE; and engaging the wider community through awareness-raising and education to help keep young people safe. The use of the arts in building understanding, promoting agency, educating and countering negative portrayals of those affected by CSE are also explored. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review identified that there is currently a limited evidence-base surrounding the use of arts in addressing the negative outcomes for young people affected by CSE and promoting the inclusion and safety of young people in the community. To explore the potential use of the arts in engaging young people and the communities they inhabit, this paper draws from research with other “hard to engage” and stigmatised groups, and learning from efforts to tackle other sensitive and challenging issues that impact on communities. Findings – The paper suggests that despite the relatively young evidence base concerning the role of creative, arts-based methods to tackle CSE, there is relevant transferable learning that suggests that there is potential in utilising the arts to help prevent CSE and promote community safety. Research limitations/implications – There is a clear need to consider the ethical implications of this work and to further examine how the arts may be utilised to tackle CSE and bring about positive outcomes for both individuals and for the wider community. Originality/value – The paper brings together bodies of literature from other fields to explore the potential use of creative arts-based methods to tackle a significant contemporary issue of community safety.
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Sarwar, Rabbiya, Hala Bashir Hashmi, Hina Mehmood, and Fizza Anwar. "Effect of Health Education in Improving Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Preventable Cancers amongst Reproductive Age Women A Randomized Field Trial." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 2 (2022): 1204–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs221621204.
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Background: The increasing burden of preventable cancers among women in low-middle income countries call for urgent development of constructive health strategies. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of health education on knowledge, attitude and practices of reproductive age women about preventable cancers in two peri-urban communities of Lahore. Material and Methods: The study was a Randomized field trial and the data was collected from women of reproductive age from areas of Lahore Shadewal (SC) and Satokatla (SI). SC stands for control group and SI for interventional group. Number of participants was 235 in each group. A validated questionnaire was administered to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practices for prevention of reproductive cancers from both groups. Then during next visit to intervention group, a health education program in form of group discussion, role play and demonstration related to preventable cancers was arranged. After 2 weeks of previous visit, questionnaires were again filled. Same questionnaire was filled by the comparison group without giving any intervention. Results: Before intervention mean total score for knowledge was 4.24 ± 2.30 in SC group and 4.68 ± 2.99 in SI group. After educating, mean total score of SC group the score came out to be 5.91 ± 3.014 whereas in SI group it was improved to 20.57 ± 2.755. The mean change in total score of knowledge of SC group was 1.67 ± 2.62 and 15.89 ± 3.35 in SI group. The mean change was found to be highly significant in SI group when compared with SC group, (p<0.001). The attitude and self-practice was also improved in SI group while females of SC showed no improvement, (p>0.05). Conclutions: The study highlighted the need for educational programs to create awareness regarding regular screening of gynecological preventable cancers. Keywords: Females, Reproductive Age, Health education, Awareness, Cancers.
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Raghavendra and Kumar M. A. Uday. "Pros and Cons of Government Support in Creation of Women Entrepreneurship in Medium and Large Scale Industries in South India." PEARL Multidisciplinary Journal 7, no. 1 (2021): 23–30. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.4588201.
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Today, women in India are scaling equal to that of men in different fields of business, which enabled government to concentrate on creation and development of women entrepreneurship in India. Government of India has launched different financial and other schemes in which some are meant specially for women like Stand-Up India scheme which provides loan only to women and SC/ST entrepreneurs. As on 31.01.2020, 70% of the total loan borrowers of Pradhan Mantri MUDRA are Women. As on 17.02.2020, more than 81% account holders under Stand Up India Scheme are women and Rs. 9106.13 crore has been disbursed for women account holders. We can find women’s taking initiatives in different fields but majority of the women entrepreneurs are limiting themselves to small sector. Even though this is help them to become self-employed but focusing on medium and large scale entrepreneurship can help to boost the economic growth. Therefore, the present study tries to find out reasons behind women’s taking entrepreneurship in small sectors in large number instead of medium and large scale entrepreneurship. Primary data using telephonic interview, have been extracted from women entrepreneurs who have taken government support in creating their entrepreneurial initiative. Convenience sampling method has been used to select samples. Entrepreneurial qualities and skills are essential for industrial development as well as eradication of poverty by means of creating self employment and employment to others. The Central and the State governments are trying their best for promotion of entrepreneurship among the economically backward castes, particularly scheduled castes and scheduled tribes through policy measures and institutional network. Keeping in view the need and importance of the entrepreneurship development among under privileged communities in the present era of globalization, the present study is undertaken to probe into the entrepreneurial process, problems and challenges faced by the SC/ST entrepreneurs and to make some possible suggestions.
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Maria, Zafiropoulou, and Papachristopoulos Konstantinos. "Greek Civil Society’s Online Alternative Networks as Emergent Resilience Strategies in Time of Crisis." Social Communication 2, no. 2 (2016): 6–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sc-2016-0008.
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Abstract The use of new communications technologies and social media, in Greece, during the time of crisis, has led to the development of numerous online informal Civil Society Networks (CSNs) (i.e. networking-building platforms, self - organized groups in Facebook, forums, exchange platforms) proposing a rethinking of the status quo of formal civil organizations. This research, utilizing the methodology of discourse analysis, aims at summarizing the rise of these networks in Greece that incorporates both solidarity initiatives and autonomous political/economic spaces and identify the indicative predictive factors of their survival and growth. Some basic conclusions that have been drawn through this research is that alternative online networks can be proven as indicative sign of the social dynamism of a given period but in order to be resilient and sustainable they should develop focal points of physical reference, pursue national representation, focus mainly on monothematic goods/services and cultivate, in several cases, links with relevant social movements and local or national NGOs. A general induction through this research is that a CSN, during this current crisis, stands between two classical models of reference in a society seeking modernity and flexibility and can be considered as a proposed type of effective experimentation and mobilization that can pursue common social goals and serve needs of deprived people. Some issues that still remain underexplored and need further elaboration are social and political identity of participants, the potential links with local, national and international communities, the functional balance between structure and flexibility as well as the efficient distribution of energy between solidarity and protest.
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Liu, Siqi, Jun Zhao, Xiaoxi Liu, et al. "Preferred Care Patterns and the Associated Factors of Integrated Health Care and Social Care among Community-dwelling Older Adults in China." International Journal of Integrated Care 25 (April 9, 2025): 74. https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.icic24355.
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Background: Since the aging society has put forward a request for integrating the resources of health and social care, understanding older adults’ preferences in care patterns is crucial. Objectives: A large-sample survey was conducted for analyzing the preferred care patterns of community-dwelling older adults in China and assessing the influencing factors. Methods: 1184 older adults were recruited by a cluster-randomized sampling method in three cities (including Chengdu, Jiaozuo, and Wuxi) located in the east, middle, and west areas of China. Individual characteristics and preferred care patterns were measured by questionnaires. Five preferred care patterns were classified, i.e., home-based health and social care (home-based HC/SC), community-based health and social care (community-based HC/SC), home-based health care but community-based social care (home-based HC but community-based SC), community-based health care but home-based social care (community-based HC but home-based SC), and institutional-based care. Local health authorities of the cities coordinated to identify communities and contact community workers to help carry out the investigation. Except for descriptive analysis and chi-square test, multivariate logistic regression and random forest model were applied to obtain reliable results on the predictor variables of preferred patterns and variable importance. Results: 47.71% of the sample prefer home-based HC/SC, and 25.58% prefer community-based HC/SC, followed by institutional-based care (14.44%), home-based HC but community-based SC (8.02%), and community-based HC but home-based SC (4.22%). Multivariate logistic regression indicated that compared with those preferring home-based HC/SC, participants characterized as male, aged≥80, impaired or no capability showed a lower preference of community-based HC/SC, while living with spouse only, reside in Wuxi, monthly income≥5000 showed a higher preference of community-based HC/SC. Living either with spouse only or with children was associated with a higher preference of home-based HC but community-based SC, while impaired or no capability is related to a lower preference in choosing this pattern. Characteristics of residing in Jiaozuo and with monthly income between 2000~5000 were associated with a higher preference of community-based HC but home-based SC. Those aged≥80, educated by college or university and above, resided in Jiaozuo or Wuxi, with monthly income≥5000, and with no or unclear access to medication showed a higher preference in institutional-based care. The results of the random forest model agreed with the results of the logistic regression. Education, living arrangement, age, resident city, and monthly income were the most relevant predictors, followed by gender, number of chronic diseases, self-care capability, and access to medication. Conclusion: A higher percentage of community-dwelling older adults chose the preferred pattern of “home-based HC/SC”, followed by the pattern of “community-based HC/SC”. The different choices of preferred care patterns were influenced by gender, age, education, living arrangement, city, income, access to medication, and number of chronic diseases. Implications: Efforts should focus on strengthening home- and community-based care to effectively promote the performance of source integration in the next step. This study also confirmed that preferred care patterns were characterized by an obvious individual variability, therefore, health providers and policymakers should carefully consider the differences in making targeting strategies of service delivery.
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Guo, Ziqiu, Yongda Wu, and Man Ping Wang. "Mobile Phone–Based Personalized and Interactive Augmented Reality Pictorial Health Warnings for Enhancing a Brief Advice Model for Smoking Cessation: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial." JMIR XR and Spatial Computing 1 (August 1, 2024): e52893. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/52893.
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Background Augmented reality (AR) is a novel modality for promoting smoking cessation (SC). AR-visualized adverse consequences for education and smoking prevention have only been evaluated in nonsmokers in previous studies. Objective To assess the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness for SC of AR pictorial health warnings (PHWs) on cigarette packs. Methods We conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial in adult daily smokers in communities in Hong Kong. All participants received AWARD (ask, warn, advise, referral, do-it-again) model–guided SC advice, a warning leaflet, and referral to SC services at baseline. Interactive, chat-based SC support comprising regular messages and real-time support was provided to all participants via instant messaging apps (eg, WhatsApp) for 3 months after randomization. Participants in the intervention group additionally received 6 links to the AR PHWs showing the worsening health status of various organs caused by smoking. The level of the AR PHWs was adjustable to smoking behaviors (ie, smoking duration or daily cigarette consumption) to increase interaction. Participants could swipe, drag, or rotate the 3D PHWs to reinforce their impression of the health consequences of smoking. The primary outcome was self-reported past 7-day point-prevalence abstinence (PPA) at 3 months. The acceptability of the AR intervention was assessed by the proportion of participants who had viewed AR PHWs during the intervention. Participants who viewed AR PHWs further evaluated the perceived effect of the AR PHWs on a scale of 0 (not helpful at all) to 10 (very helpful). Intention to treat was used, and the risk ratio (RR) of the intervention effect was estimated by Poisson regression. Results From April to November 2021, 80 participants were recruited and randomly assigned to intervention (n=40) and control (n=40) groups. Most participants were male (66/80, 83%) and planned to quit beyond 30 days or were undecided (65/80, 81%). The intervention group had a higher but nonsignificant 7-day PPA (7/40, 18% vs 5/40, 13%; RR 1.40, 95% CI 0.48-4.07) and quit attempts (15/40, 38% vs 11/40, 28%; RR 1.36, 95% CI 0.71-2.60) at 3 months than the control group. In the intervention group, 17 of 40 (43%) participants viewed the AR PHWs. The AR PHWs had modest effects on knowledge of the adverse consequences of smoking on personal health (mean score 3.94, SD 3.52), reducing the frequency of buying cigarettes (mean score 3.29, SD 3.08), increasing the perceived importance of quitting (mean score 3.88, SD 3.50), and making the PHWs more disgusting (mean score 3.41, SD 3.08) and horrible (mean score 3.38, SD 3.05). The 3-month self-reported 7-day PPA was higher in those who ever (vs never) viewed the AR PHWs (5/17, 29% vs 2/23, 9%). Conclusions The mobile-based interactive AR PHWs were feasible, and the effectiveness on smoking abstinence warrants further testing. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04830072; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04830072
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Siddiqui, Mohd Abid, and Atieq Ul Rehman. "Academic Anxiety among Reserved & Non-Reserved Category Senior Secondary School Students of Jammu Division." Asian Education Studies 1, no. 1 (2016): 77. http://dx.doi.org/10.20849/aes.v1i1.35.
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<p><strong>Background</strong><strong>:</strong> Indian society constitutes minorities, schedule castes, schedule tribes, and other backward communities. In order to uplift them through different policies and plans Government of India in consultation with Jammu and Kashmir Government had kept them in reserved (SC,ST,OBC,RBA,ALC) &amp; non-reserved (General/Open) category. Does students belonging to reserved &amp; non-reserved category differ in terms of their academic anxiety has motivated the researcher to approach this problem.</p><p><strong>Aim</strong><strong>:</strong> The main objectives of the study were to find out the relationship between academic anxiety, intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups. To explore category (reserved &amp; non-reserved) and gender (male &amp; female) differences in academic anxiety, intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups and to find out significance of difference in the mean scores of academic anxiety among all comparative groups under study.</p><p><strong>Method</strong><strong>:</strong> A sample of 537 students including 329 reserved categories and 208 non-reserved category students aged between 14-18 years were selected through stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected by administering self-constructed Academic Anxiety Scale bearing dependable validity and reliability, Standardised Group Test of Intelligence by DR. G.C. Ahuja. (2009) and Study Habits Inventory by DR. Lajwanti., N.P.S. Chandel., &amp; A. Paliwal. (2013).</p><p><strong>Results</strong><strong>:</strong> Academic anxiety was correlated with intelligence and study habits of total sample groups and sub-groups under study. On an average students belonging to non-reserved category were higher in academic anxiety scores but were possessing better study habits than reserved categories students. In terms of academic anxiety’s mean score differences among all comparative groups under study, only reserved categories females were suffering more from academic anxiety than reserved categories males sample.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong><strong>:</strong> More research on psychological health of reserved &amp; non-reserved categories students especially in their socio-cultural and political context is needed so as to evolve effective and practical preventive measures.</p>
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "SC Communities and Self-Help-Groups"
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Eaglesham, Susan L. "Online Support Groups: Extending Communities of Concern." Diss., Virginia Tech, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/30376.
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Using survey data from 75 participants in computer self-help groups, variables were identified which theoretically indicate that computer self- help groups function similarly to face-to-face self-help groups. This exploratory research provided demographic information which allows users of computer self-help groups to be more clearly described. The findings of this study indicated that computer group users perceived similar benefits of use to people in traditional self-help groups. Study participants also perceived certain benefits from computer group use not found in traditional face-to-face groups. Among these were the convenience of use, anonymity, and the benefits of writing as a way to connect to others. The findings indicated that computer groups provided a unique context in which new beliefs and ideas about problems can be constructed. The findings were interpreted to indicate that there are certain risks involved in computer group use of which mental health professionals and potential users need to be cognizant. Finally, several areas for possible future study are discussed.<br>Ph. D.
Books on the topic "SC Communities and Self-Help-Groups"
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Tom, Ferguson. Health online: How to find health information, support groups, and self-help communities in cyberspace. Addison-Wesley, 1996.
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Group, Rainbow Support, ed. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people with developmental disabilities and mental retardation: Stories of the Rainbow Support Group. Harrington Park Press, 2003.
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E-health communities and online self-help groups: Applications and usage. Medical Information Science Reference, 2012.
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Morr, Christo El. Novel Applications of Virtual Communities in Healthcare Settings. IGI Global, 2017.
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Travis, Trysh, and Timothy Aubry. Rethinking Therapeutic Culture. University of Chicago Press, 2015.
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Travis, Trysh, and Timothy Aubry. Rethinking Therapeutic Culture. University of Chicago Press, 2015.
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Davis, Margaret, Leonard A. Jason, and Joseph R. Ferrari. Creating Communities for Addiction Recovery: The Oxford House Model. Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
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Davis, Margaret, Leonard A. Jason, and Joseph R. Ferrari. Creating Communities for Addiction Recovery: The Oxford House Model. Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
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Davis, Margaret, Leonard A. Jason, and Joseph R. Ferrari. Creating Communities for Addiction Recovery: The Oxford House Model. Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
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Davis, Margaret, Leonard A. Jason, and Joseph R. Ferrari. Creating Communities for Addiction Recovery: The Oxford House Model. Taylor & Francis Group, 2014.
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Sinha, Frances, Ajay Tankha, K. Raja Reddy, and Malcolm Harper. "SHG's and communities." In Microfinance Self-Help Groups in India. Practical Action Publishing, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.3362/9781780440293.009.
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Nguyahambi, Ajali M., and Tiina Kontinen. "Communities and Habits of Citizenship: Everyday Participation in Kondoa, Tanzania." In Learning, Philosophy, and African Citizenship. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94882-5_7.
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AbstractThis chapter contributes to the debates concerning contextualized conceptualizations of citizenship. Based on the work of pragmatist philosopher John Dewey, it offers a definition of citizenship as constructed in everyday communities in the course of taking care of shared issues. Further, it examines the habits of citizenship that are both acquired and reformulated in the processes of participation in these communities. The empirical example of villages in Kondoa District, Tanzania illustrates the diverse communities in which inhabitants participate, and the kinds of habits acquired. Six types of communities, the village community, cultural groups, religious groups, self-help groups, economic groups and civil society organizations’ groups were identified. Further, six categories of citizenship habits emerged including political citizenship, engaging citizenship, economic citizenship, cultural citizenship, responsible citizenship and moral citizenship.
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Matunga, Benta N. "Learning in Communities of Practice: How to Become a Good Citizen in Self-Help Groups in Rural Tanzania." In Learning, Philosophy, and African Citizenship. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94882-5_8.
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AbstractThis chapter conceptualizes self-help groups as communities of practice where learning citizenship practices experienced. Qualitative research through interviews and focus group discussions was employed for data collection in Mpwapwa District, Rural Tanzania. Drawing on (Lave and Wenger, Situated Learning: Legitimate Peripheral Participation, Cambridge University Press, 1991) notion of situated learning through legitimate peripheral participation in communities of practice, I analyze how participants describe their learning, and how they draw connections between being a good member in a group and exercising good citizenship more broadly. Findings show that participants learn to achieve main goal of development and care for others in various ways including participation in joint activities, imitating others and trial and error. A good member of the group is perceived as a good citizen, responsible in development of oneself and to others. Therefore, groups address challenges in their settings and portray a kind of citizenship that needs attention in development interventions.
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Asnake, Abraham. "Informal savings and insurance associations." In Saving and Being Safe Away from Home. transcript Verlag, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.14361/9783839471272-004.
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The project is interested in comprehensively scrutinizing what rotating saving and mutual self-help associations in Hawassa City have to do with the everyday lives of individuals, their future aspirations, and ideas of 'good life', how they ease migra-tion. It also explores developments in the associations due to the interface of formal and informal savings and insurance as-sociations. In doing so, focal weight is given to how the informal savings and insuring systems pave the way for the 'good life' and migration, and an investigation of how future aspirations are channelled with informal savings and insurance insti-tutions. These informal associations are indigenous and known in local terminologies as equbs (rotating savings groups) and iddirs (traditional insurance associations). Both equbs and iddirs provide their members with material (money, assets, and investments) and non-material (emotionally priceless solidarity, affiliation, and support) benefits that cannot be accessed easily through formal financial and insurance institutions. Thus, they are great alternatives for individuals and communities seeking to achieve an aspired 'good life' in the future.
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"“Am I Missing Something?”." In Advances in Linguistics and Communication Studies. IGI Global, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-7507-9.ch009.
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This chapter presents a holistic review of the book's research findings. First, the author articulates or (re-)emphasizes some important points that arise from the previous chapters' analyses. Next, he summarizes the findings of Data-Set I under five key typological groups, namely 1) unintentional and deliberate SC, 2) intra-/inter-personal communication spectrum, 3) language and symbol systems, 4) applications, and 5) other considerations. He also interrogates the findings via three alternative interpretive frameworks, namely Austin-Lett and Sprague, Vocate, and Linde. The author also summarizes the themes that arise from the second data-set under three main overarching groups, namely “Learning About Our World,” 2) “Shared Meaning-Making,” and 3)“Metacognition.” Finally, he discusses the book's key takeaway in regard to SC, i.e., the concept of neutral, positive, and negative thoughts/SC, as well as the pervasive yet often-disguised appearance of SC-discussions in the media, especially via self-help literature.
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Malhotra, Nishi, and Palanisamy Saravanan. "Women as Better Risk Managers: Some Fables from Self-Help Groups and Communities." In In Pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals: Success Stories of Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Economies. Emerald Publishing Limited, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83608-532-420251009.
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Ghosh, Ananya, and Arindam Ghosh. "EMPOWERING RURAL WOMEN IN INDIA: SELF-HELP GROUPS AS CATALYSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT." In Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences Volume 3 Book 27. Iterative International Publishers, Selfypage Developers Pvt Ltd, 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.58532/v3baso27p1ch1.
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In the context of rural India, this paper investigates the role of self-help groups (SHGs) in empowering women and promoting socio-economic development. It highlights the transformative impact of SHGs on women's lives, particularly in terms of financial inclusion, livelihood opportunities, and social empowerment. By analysing empirical studies and case analyses, the research showcases how SHGs enhance women's decision-making abilities and collective agency, challenging traditional gender norms and fostering community development. The paper underscores the distinctive features of SHGs, including their participatory structure, capacity-building initiatives, and provision of microfinance and entrepreneurial training. It emphasizes how SHGs create a supportive network for women, enabling resource pooling, access to credit, and engagement in income-generating activities, leading to economic independence and resilience. Additionally, it explores the broader implications of SHGs in addressing gender disparities, enhancing social cohesion, and promoting sustainable grassroots development. By highlighting successful case studies from various regions in India, the study underscores the importance of tailoring SHG interventions to local socio-cultural contexts and promoting women's leadership and collective decision-making. It emphasizes the necessity for policy support and institutional frameworks to facilitate the expansion of SHG initiatives, ensuring their long-term sustainability and impact on rural communities. Ultimately, the paper advocates for a holistic approach to women's empowerment, positioning SHGs as effective tools for driving inclusive and equitable development in rural India
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Abrams, Lynn. "Caring for the Self." In Feminist Lives. Oxford University PressOxford, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192896995.003.0008.
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Abstract The concluding chapter discusses how women in post-war Britain rejected the self-sacrifice and regret many witnessed in their mothers’ generation in favour of a more balanced lifestyle which combined care for others with care for the self. It argues that they strived to achieve a balance between individual self-fulfilment and servicing the needs of others. These women made their feelings visible which ignited a social movement of women’s groups and local and national activism. It argues that self-help was a route to self-development before and alongside the Women’s Liberation Movement. Women created empathetic communities which validated feelings and provided stepping stones to the next life stage. This chapter also emphasises the importance of listening to women’s voices.
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Wasko, Molly McLure, and Robin Teigland. "Distinguishing Work Groups, Virtual Teams, and Electronic Networks of Practice." In Virtual Technologies. IGI Global, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-955-7.ch093.
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Communities of practice are promoted within organizations as sources of competitive advantage and facilitators of organizational learning. A community of practice is an emergent social collective where individuals working on similar problems self-organize to help each other and to share perspectives about their work practice, resulting in learning and innovation within the community (Brown & Duguid, 1991; Wenger, 1998). Recent advances in information and communication technologies have enabled the creation of computer-supported social networks similar to communities of practice, where individuals are able to discuss and debate issues electronically. Given the success of communities of practice for facilitating knowledge exchange, both electronically and in face-to-face settings, management has recently focused on how to formally duplicate these networks and gather their benefits in work groups and virtual teams. However, with the evolution of new technology-enabled organizational forms, theoretical development is needed to distinguish between these different types of organizational forms since there are significant differences in the dynamics of formal vs. informal membership groups and between electronic and face-to-face interactions (Hinds & Kiesler, 2002).
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Archer, Norm. "Classification of Communities of Practice." In E-Collaboration. IGI Global, 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60566-652-5.ch006.
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Communities of practice have been in existence since the days when individual craftsmen got together to share ideas and issues. Eventually, these developed into craft guilds and finally into professional associations. But more specifically, focused communities of practice have recently begun to attract a great deal of attention in the business community because they provide a way for strategically growing and managing knowledge as an asset (Grant, 1996; Nonaka & Takeuchi, 1995; Powell, 1998). The increasing complexity in products, services, and processes requires more specialization and collaboration between workers. However, orchestrating the involvement of disparate groups that work on complex projects requires finding a balance between differentiation, when teams work separately, and integration, when groups meet to exchange knowledge. For example, development projects usually benefit when expertise is drawn from diverse sources, including potential users, where the interests, skills, and formal and tacit knowledge of the different groups can be drawn together by skillful project managers (Garrety, Robertson & Badham, 2004). By responding to new economic pressures for rapid transformation, communities of practice can help improve knowledge exchange in critical areas, so organizations can maintain or improve their competitive positions. The growth of interest in communities of practice has resulted in their spread into several classifications of modern organizations, all of which must share knowledge and learning to thrive. How effectively communities of practice perform in these different environments is of great interest, and, in order to study them in detail, we suggest classifying them according to the structure of the organizations they serve. We have been able to identity four such classifications: internal communities of practice, communities of practice in network organizations, formal networks of practice, and self-organizing networks of practice. Among these four classifications are characteristics of particular interest, especially when successful practices exhibited in one classification can be replicated in others. This article outlines the characteristics of each classification, explores their differences and similarities, and summarizes the findings from a review of the literature. The objective of this article is to encourage the migration of successful ideas for knowledge transfer and learning among the different classifications.
Conference papers on the topic "SC Communities and Self-Help-Groups"
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Bobiatynska, W., and J. Szechinski. "SP0126 Multidisciplinary care in the local communities, at home and in self-help groups." In Annual European Congress of Rheumatology, Annals of the rheumatic diseases ARD July 2001. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and European League Against Rheumatism, 2001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2001.62.
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Aluri, Harikrishna, Anirban Pal, and Piyush Kumar Singh. "Development of a Mobile Application for the Digitalization of Rural Self-Help Groups (SHGs)." In 2022 IEEE 19th International Conference on Smart Communities: Improving Quality of Life Using ICT, IoT and AI (HONET). IEEE, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/honet56683.2022.10019185.
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Cohen Zilka, Gila. "Gen Z Self-Portrait: Vitality, Activism, Belonging, Happiness, Self-Image, and Media Usage Habits." In InSITE 2023: Informing Science + IT Education Conferences. Informing Science Institute, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.28945/5124.
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Aim/Purpose. This study examined the self-perception of adolescents and young people aged 17-21 – how they perceived their personal characteristics, self-image, vitality, belonging to a local and global (glocal) society, happiness index and activity, media usage habits in general and smartphones in particular – in other words, it sought to produce a sketch of their character. Background. Different age groups are influenced by various factors that shape them, including living environment, technological developments, experiences, common issues, events of glocal significance, and more. People belonging to Gen Z were born at the end of the previous century and the beginning of the 21st century (up to 2010). This generation was born into the digital technological age and is the first one born into the environment defined by smartphones, and social media. Its members are referred to as “digital natives” because they were born after the widespread adoption of digital technology in the Western world. They entered an environment characterized by the widespread daily use of smartphones, the Internet, and technology in general. Methodology. This was a quantitative study based on a sample of 418 Israeli adolescents and young people aged 17-21. The following questionnaires were administered anonymously and disseminated online to an audience of youths aged 17-21 across Israel: A demographic questionnaire; Self-esteem; Vitality; Belonging vs. alienation; Social-emotional aspects; Usage habits in digital environments; Usage habits of learning on a smartphone; Open questions. Contribution. The current study tried to define clusters to characterize adolescents and youth aged 17-21. Findings Results show that study participants had high self-esteem and vitality, felt belonging, happy, and satisfied with their life, and perceived themselves as active and enterprising at an average level or above. The study identified two clusters. Participants in Cluster 1 were characterized by higher parameter averages than those in Cluster 2 on the self-image, vitality, belonging, happiness, and activism scales. Participants in Cluster 1 felt that using a smartphone made life easier, helped them solve everyday problems, made everyday conduct easier, and allowed them to express themselves, keep up to date with what is happening with their friends, disseminate information conveniently, be involved in social life, and establish relationships with those around them. They thought that it was easy to collaborate with others and to plan activities and events. Recommendations for Practitioners. When examining cluster correlations with data in relation to other variables, it is apparent that participants in Cluster 1 had more options to reach out for help, report more weekly hours spent talking and meeting with friends and feel that using a smartphone makes everyday life easier and facilitates their day-to-day conduct than did participants in Cluster 2. The smartphone allows them to express themselves, keep updated regarding what is happening with their friends and disseminate information easily, helps them be involved in social life and establish connections with those around them. They find it easy to communicate and cooperate with others and to plan activities and events. By contrast, participants in Cluster 2 felt that the smartphone complicates things for them and creates problems in their daily lives. They feel that the use of social networks burdens them and that the smartphone prevents them from being more involved in their social life, and from establishing relationships with those around them. They felt that communication by smartphone creates more problems in understanding messages. Recommendations for Researchers. One of the challenges of this generation is forming an independent identity and self-regulation in a digital, global, across-the-border era that offers a variety of possibilities and communities. They must examine the connection between the digital and personal spaces, to be able to enjoy virtual communities and a sense of togetherness, and at the same time maintain privacy, autonomy, and individuality. Many studies point to the blurring of boundaries between the private-personal and the public, at numerous problems in social networks, including social problems, shaming, and exclusion from various groups and activities. The fear of shaming and the desire to keep up with everything that is happening create a state of mental stress, and adolescents often feel that they urgently need to check their smartphones. Sharing with others can help them deal with negative content and experiences and avoid the dangers lurking in their web surfing. Yet sharing, especially with friends, often causes intimate content to become public and leads to shaming and invasion of privacy. Impact on Society. Gen Z was born into an environment where smartphones, the Internet, and technology in general, are widely used in everyday routine, and they make extensive use of technological means in all areas of life. One of the characteristics of this generation is “globalization.” The present study showed that about 84% of participants felt to a moderate degree or higher that they were citizens of the world. Future Research. The findings of this study revealed a significant difference in self-image between males and females. An attempt was made to explain the findings in light of previous studies, but the need arose for studies on the self-image of young people of Gen Z that would shed light on the subject.
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Antoniades, Josefine, and Bianca Brijnath. "Depression and Help Seeking in the Sri Lankan-Australian and Anglo-Australian Community: A Qualitative Exploration-Preliminary Findings." In International Association of Cross Cultural Psychology Congress. International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.4087/hfip8572.
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This study compared cultural variances in the understanding of depression, help seeking and management strategies between Anglo-Australians and Sri Lankan immigrants with depression, one of the fastest growing immigrant communities in Australia. From 2012-2104 Sri Lankan (n=18) and Anglo-Australians (n=30) participants living with depression took part in semi-structured interviews. Participant eligibility was verified by significant levels of depression on the DSM IV and K10. Sri Lankans and Anglo-Australians expressed overlap in the experience in symptoms, yet differences in beliefs related to the etiology of depression; in general, Sri Lankan migrants attributed depressive symptoms to ongoing social problems whereas Anglos-Australians generally conceptualized depression as a biomedical disorder. These disparities in illness beliefs influenced help seeking trajectories; Sri Lankans favored self-directed behavioral interventions, and in many cases were hesitant take medication to address mental health issues as this was seen as an admission of “madness.” In contrast early intervention via primary care was common for Anglo-Australians. However, while a significant proportion of Anglo-Australians would use pharmaceutical interventions, many were also prepared to try complementary and alternative therapies. Across both groups stigma still presents a significant barrier to help-seeking, however stigma was particularly noted in the Sri Lankan community. Preliminary analyses suggest important differences in help-seeking strategies that may have implications for improving access to mental health services and the development of culturally salient interventions in the Australian context to cater for the growing Sri Lankan migrant community. The outcomes of this study will provide greater insight into cultural variances of depression and help seeking of Sri Lankan immigrants. These results may further provide valuable information that can be used more broadly in countries receiving Sri Lankan, and possibly other South Asian migrants.
Reports on the topic "SC Communities and Self-Help-Groups"
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de Brauw, Alan, Daniel Gilligan, Laura Leavens, Fekadu Moges, Shalini Roy, and Mulugeta Tefera. Impact Evaluation of the SHARPE Programme in Ethiopia: Academic Report. Centre for Excellence and Development Impact and Learning (CEDIL), 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.51744/crpp6.
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The Strengthening Host and Refugee Populations in Ethiopia (SHARPE) programme uses a market systems development approach to promote increased self-reliance and economic opportunities for refugees and host communities through the piloting and scaling of interventions across different sectors. This approach is based upon understanding the economic barriers that refugee and host communities face, and working with key stakeholders – including businesses, government, and service providers – to improve market function for people in these regions. This report focuses on evaluating the impacts of investments SHARPE has made in the financial market system, which have focused on developing markets for digital financial services in refugee hosting areas. A highlight of the evaluation are two co-developed randomized control trials, designed to help SHARPE and its partners overcome constraints found while implementing the programme. The report finds evidence that robust markets for digital financial services are emerging in refugee hosting areas near Jijiga and are a little farther behind in Dollo Ado. Enrolment in the mobile money product, HelloCash, has been quite robust, though lower among women and refugees. HelloCash users are more likely to report financial inclusion (beyond inclusion through Hello Cash); they are 8.8 percentage points more likely to report being self-employed; they are 6.1 percentage points more likely to report typically having enough income; and they appear less food insecure than non-users. To try to enrol more women and refugees and catalyse HelloCash use among those groups, we conducted two randomized trials, one which allowed high volume customers to refer customers and receive a small bonus for doing so, and one which provided inactive customers with small incentives to start using the system. The former trial led to increased enrolment, but the share of women and refugees enrolling did not change; the latter led to increased use among women, but not refugees. We conclude with some ideas about further experiments to catalyse more use among refugees.
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Petrunoff, Nick, Bess Jackson, Samuel Harley, et al. Non-clinical interventions and services for individuals with suicide distress or crisis: an Accelerated Evidence Snapshot. The Sax Institute, 2025. https://doi.org/10.57022/fknj4927.
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The NSW Suicide Monitoring System recorded 933 suspected or confirmed suicide deaths in 2023, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies. The Towards Zero Suicides (TZS) initiative funds non-clinical crisis services like Safe Havens and Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOTs), providing peer-led, community-based support to individuals in distress. This Evidence Check aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and acceptability of such interventions for people aged 16 and over, informing potential refinements or new approaches in NSW. Fifteen studies from Australia, the US, Canada, Denmark, Belgium, and the UK were reviewed. Digital interventions, including self-help tools, social media campaigns, and crisis text lines, were accessible and well-received, especially among young people. Community-led programs like Wesley LifeForce Networks and Deadly Thinking improved local suicide prevention capacity. Crisis support services, such as Lifeline’s follow-up calls, were linked to reduced suicide risk. Workplace programs, like MATES in Energy, enhanced suicide literacy but showed mixed results for improving mental health. Peer-led and co-designed interventions were generally more engaging and relevant to service users. However, most studies had short-term follow-up, limiting assessments of long-term impact. Research gaps exist for Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ communities, and many studies lacked control groups, making causal links difficult to establish. Moving forward, a combination of digital, community-based, and workplace interventions is recommended. Sustained funding, long-term evaluation, and targeted research are essential to improving non-clinical suicide prevention strategies and ensuring their effectiveness for diverse populations.
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Zeba, Mattia, Roberta Medda-Windischer, Andrea Carlà, and Alexandra Cosima Budabin. Civic Education as Preventive Measure and Inclusionary Practice. Glasgow Caledonian University, 2025. https://doi.org/10.59019/ddzh5n65.
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In the framework of the D.Rad project, WP10 – entitled Civic education as preventive measure and inclusionary practice – seeks to prevent youth radicalisation through civic education and to identify new pedagogical methods and interactive, participatory tools for building pro-social resilience to radical ideologies. We consider as ‘civic education programs’ all those initiatives of instruction that aim at affecting “people’s beliefs, commitments, capabilities, and actions as members or prospective members of communities”1, as well as foster critical thinking and promoting “civic engagement and support democratic and participatory governance”2. Such programs have been found “to help shape personal efficacy (i.e., an individual’s belief in their ability to effect change, political participation, and tolerance”3. Furthermore, “educational tools as such have proven to foster individuals' desistance from terrorist groups and ideologies by broadening the scope of their political values, ideals, and concepts (e.g., justice, honor, freedom) and by introducing alternative perspectives and worldviews”4. In D.rad’s WP10, the focus is on civic education programs that adopt a participatory approach. This means involving all participants in expressing their ideas and bringing about change. Specifically, these methods empower marginalized voices, promoting civic engagement, problem-solving, and networking. Using techniques like role-plays and interactive tools, these programs foster critical thinking, empathy, democratic literacy, active citizenship, resilience, and socio-emotional learning. Critical thinking involves making reliable judgments based on sound information. It includes steps like asking questions, gathering relevant data, and considering various perspectives. Research shows a positive link between critical thinking and personal efficacy. Empathy is vital in civic and peace education. It means understanding and resonating with others' emotions. Pedagogical approaches like group work and cooperative tasks nurture empathy, as well as exposure to diverse choices and scenarios. Democratic literacy involves recognizing, valuing, and respecting all individuals as legitimate members of society. Non-formal education, like theatre, is a powerful way to engage communities in raising awareness and fostering democratic literacy. Active citizenship means actively participating in one's local community with values like respect, inclusion, and assistance. Educational programs equip participants with skills and knowledge for resilient societies built on trust. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, a crucial skill in personal development against extremist ideologies. Research links resilience to pro-social behaviour and life satisfaction. Civic education fosters pro-social behaviour through empathy and voluntary actions that benefit others. Socio-emotional learning (SEL) includes five key components: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills. Through SEL, individuals understand and regulate emotions, set positive goals, show empathy, build healthy relationships, and make responsible choices. Effective SEL training leads to improved academic performance and positive attitudes. It reduces disruptive behaviours and disciplinary issues. Educators prioritize SEL through activities that encourage communication, cooperation, emotional regulation, empathy, and self-control. Against this background, the final goal of WP10 was to foster social cohesion, democratic literacy, active citizenship and a shared sense of belonging to counteract tendencies of grievance, alienation and polarisation through the development of a participatory role-play targeting community organizations, youth centres, social/educational workers and interested citizens. WP10 was carried out in three parallel and complementary phases:- project partners involved in the WP (EURAC – Bolzano/Bozen, AUP – Paris, FUB – Berlin, BILGI – Istanbul and PRONI – Brcko) analysed civic education programs implemented in their countries to combat radicalisation and violent extremism in order to highlight approaches, practices and challenges that needed to be taken into account in the development of WP10’s toolkit; EURAC complemented such analysis with an overall recognition of existing programmes at EU level and beyond; - WP partners also contacted experts (academics, practitioners, NGO-leaders, public officers at the Ministry of Justice, social workers) in the field of de-radicalisation, civic-education, cultural mediation and theatrical methods to provide both feedback on challenges faced in past projects and opinions on the role-play developed in the framework of WP10; - EURAC, assisted by project partners and external experts developed a role-play as a preventive tool for youth radicalisation; WP partners then tested the role-play in their respective countries to collect feedback on its implementation and effectiveness. The role-play thus developed, called “In Search of the Lost Past”, is a civic education game encourages participants to reflect on available choices, avoiding adverse and/or violent outcomes. It aims to enhance critical thinking skills in problem-solving and understanding diverse perspectives. Accordingly, it fosters open-mindedness and respect for diversities and alternative worldviews while expanding participants' understanding of values, ideals, and concepts like justice, honour, and freedom. Participants collectively reconstruct stories through backwards journeys, starting from possible endings and envisioning earlier events from assigned character viewpoints. Through embodying diverse profiles and exploring various choice pathways, this reverse storytelling method prompts contemplation on decisions and their nuanced repercussions. Although all stories share a common finale, participants shape unique, parallel narratives based on distinct character perspectives. This imaginative process elucidates how personal experiences shape worldviews and life trajectories. This imaginative process serves to illuminate how personal experiences contribute to the formation of worldviews and life trajectories. Post-activity discussions centre around the decisions made and their far-reaching implications, emphasizing alternative approaches to challenging issues. Stepping into different mindsets not only cultivates empathy but also fortifies critical analysis skills among participants. "In Search of the Lost Past" serves as a dynamic platform for exploring and understanding the complex interplay of choices, perspectives, and outcomes. Reconstructing the past helps us be open to new and diverse futures.