Greg Townley
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 1729758 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Greg Townley |
| PRENOMES | Greg |
| SOBRENOME | Townley |
| ASSINATURA | TOWNLEY G |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Portland State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7312-8908 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 39 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 254 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 39 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2008 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 9 |
Community members’ knowledge of and experience with the Portland Street Response program
Portland Street Response (PSR) was implemented in Portland, Oregon to provide an alternative to police response for individuals in crisis related to mental illness, substance use, or homelessness in public space. PSR is dispatched through 911. Most calls resulting in a PSR dispatch are made by housed community members, making it important to assess community members’ knowledge of PSR, their thoughts about accessing PSR through 911, and their expe…
Who puts the “support” in supportive housing? The relationship between housing staff support and resident experiences, and the potential moderating role of self‐determination
The provision of residential and community‐based services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) has become increasingly important following the deinstitutionalization movement. Much of the existing research on supportive housing focuses on housing outcomes rather than exploring how the program helps its residents thrive in the broader community. This study draws upon data collected from 176 people with SMI residing in 16 supportive ho…
Motivation to collaborate
Portland Street Response (PSR) is an alternative first response program located in Portland, Oregon. The program assists individuals experiencing mental health crises by providing an unarmed first response in non‐violent situations that ordinarily would be responded to by armed police officers. In order for such programs to thrive, collaboration with other organizations is crucial. Service‐providing organizations are uniquely prepared to collabor…
Exploring the influence of social support on community participation for adults with serious mental illnesses
As researchers, advocates, and policymakers continue to emphasize community participation for people with serious mental illness (SMI), it is important to understand and strengthen the natural ties that these individuals have in the community. This study investigated how the social support provided by natural supports (i.e., relationships that occur in everyday life, such as friends, family members, co‐workers, and neighbors) relates to community…
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Latino immigrant workers have been an exploited community within many dangerous workforces, but especially within the agricultural industry. They are a crucial population for the labor and economy of the U.S., yet Latino farmworkers report feeling expendable, discriminated against, and exposed to hazardous working conditions. Due to these experiences, it is essential to explore the resources that farmworkers find valuable in improving their worki…
I'm taking control of my body and my sexuality with birth control”
Women account for over one‐third of the unhoused population in the U.S. (United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, 2023) and oftentimes experience barriers when seeking to manage their fertility while unhoused (Begun et al., 2019; Kennedy et al., 2014). Previous research examining contraceptive experiences while homeless has, for the most part, failed to account for the experiences of individuals who report less engagement with h…
Left Behind
Housing and loneliness among individuals with serious mental illnesses
BACKGROUND: People with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have higher levels of loneliness than the general population. Furthermore, people with SMI tend to be less satisfied with their housing and tend to move more frequently. AIM: This study aims to examine relationships between housing variables (whom they live with, duration of residence, and satisfaction) and loneliness among individuals with SMI. METHODS: Data were collected from 188 adults wi…
The Role of Acceptance in Everyday Loneliness Among Adults with Serious Mental Illness
Case study of a pod village for women experiencing homelessness
The Kenton Women’s Village is the first city-sponsored pod village for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon. The village features individual sleeping pods and shared common facilities, and is managed by a local nonprofit organization. Villages have historically been self-governed communities borne of grassroots activism but have become increasingly of interest to nonprofits and municipalities seeking to address homelessness. As th…
Engaging unhoused community members in the design of an alternative first responder program aimed at reducing the criminalization of homelessness
Police are often called to address concerns about people experiencing homelessness, with arrests often resulting from low‐level, nonviolent crimes, and violations of minor nuisance ordinances. In Portland, Oregon, advocates lobbied for a new model of emergency response for 911 calls involving unhoused community members and people experiencing behavioral health crises. To ensure the program reflected the needs and perspectives of people experienci…
Exploring factors related to supportive housing tenure and stability for people with serious mental illness
Overall, the retention of people with serious mental illness (SMI) in supportive housing is high. However, some supportive housing settings report average stays of only 15 months, and others report declines in housing retention over time. Many studies report variables associated with supportive housing stability and tenure, but there are few extensive, focused investigations on the subject. Hence, a literature review was conducted to investigate …
Emotional states associated with being in the community and being with others among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Individuals with serious mental illnesses generally spend extensive amounts of time at home and alone. The aim of the current study was to examine differences in emotional states between being at home and being in the community, and between being alone and being with others. Ecological momentary assessment was utilized 3 times per day over 14 days with 91 individuals with serious mental illnesses to assess where they were, who they were with, and…
Depressive symptoms and community participation among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Community participation is important to the well-being of people with serious mental illnesses. While theories suggest that depressive symptoms can negatively impact community participation, evidence from previous studies was inconclusive. This study analyzed the relationship between severity of depressive symptoms and various participation constructs including number of days of participation in various community activities, breadth of interests …
Exploring urbanicity and its relationship with stigma and well-being outcomes for people with serious mental illnesses
Following deinstitutionalization, services and housing for people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) became concentrated in economically disadvantaged urban centers. As these areas gentrify, affordable housing for people with SMI is increasingly found in nonurban areas. Although nonurban environments provide benefits for the general population, people with SMI living in nonurban areas perceive higher levels of mental illness stigma. Thus, the re…
Community Mental Health Center Visits and Community Mobility of People with Serious Mental Illnesses
How Far Have we Come? An Integrative Review of the Current Literature on Sense of Community and Well‐being
Sense of community and well‐being are considered core tenets in the field of community psychology, acting as focal points for theory, research, and action. This integrative review synthesizes the empirical literature on sense of community and well‐being with respect to four research questions focused on the relationships between these variables, the methodologies used to study those relationships, and how future research might expand upon the cur…
Community and well‐being
Prior research with youth experiencing homelessness suggests that community experiences can play an important role in their resilience and well‐being. This literature suggests that a sense of community (SOC) and social support may be two key interpersonal factors related to the well‐being of this population. However, quantitative research exploring these relationships has resulted in inconsistent findings, which may be due to a lack of understand…
Neighbors as distal support for individuals with serious mental illnesses
Social networks are regarded as an asset to community integration. While family and friends provide important sources of support, familiar strangers like neighbors can facilitate support through anonymous, but meaningful interactions. Among individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI), these interactions can help to compensate for increased social isolation and smaller networks of peers. This study explores whether neighbors can play a unique …
Examining the relationship between community mobility and participation using GPS and self-report data
Exploring the Role of Social Support in Promoting Community Integration
Highlights Comprehensively reviews the impact of social support on community integration Responds to the call to reengage in community mental health research from special issue of AJCP Emphasizes the importance of social support and community integration for individuals with serious mental illnesses
Intrapersonal and social–contextual factors related to psychological well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness
Homeless youth are adolescents and young adults who do not have stable dwellings but instead live on the streets, in shelters, or in other unstable situations. Although researchers have begun examining well‐being among this population, little is known about components of well‐being that are relevant to homeless youth or which factors predict differences in well‐being. This study examined psychological well‐being and its associations with demograp…
The influence of sense of community on the relationship between community participation and mental health for individuals with serious mental illnesses
The goal of the current study is to better understand the association between community participation and mental health by investigating sense of community as a potential mediating factor between community participation, psychological distress, and mental health functioning. A survey was administered to 300 adults with serious mental illnesses using community mental health services in the United States in a cross‐sectional design. Hayes PROCESS m…
Highlighting the Way Forward
Articles published in the two most prominent journals of community psychology in North America, the American Journal of Community Psychology (AJCP) and Journal of Community Psychology (JCP), provide a clear indicator of trends in community research and practice. An examination of community psychology's history and scholarship suggests that the field has reduced its emphasis on promoting mental health, well‐being, and liberation of individuals wit…
Community Psychology and Community Mental Health
Community psychology is rooted in community mental health research and practice and has made important contributions to this field. Yet, in the decades since its inception, community psychology has reduced its focus on promoting mental health, well‐being, and liberation of individuals with serious mental illnesses. This special issue endeavors to highlight current efforts in community mental health from our field and related disciplines and point…
Reconcilable Differences? Human Diversity, Cultural Relativity, and Sense of Community
Sense of community (SOC) is one of the most widely used and studied constructs in community psychology. As proposed by Sarason in (The Psychological sense of community: prospects for a community psychology, Jossey‐Bass, San Francisco, 1974 ), SOC represents the strength of bonding among community members. It is a valuable component of community life, and it has been linked to positive mental health outcomes, citizen participation, and community c…
Understanding the experience of place
Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments
Development of a measure of sense of community for individuals with serious mental illness residing in community settings
The psychological sense of community is one of the most commonly investigated constructs in community psychology. Sense of community may be particularly important for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) because they often face societal barriers to participation in community living, including stigma and discrimination. To date, no published studies have investigated the psychometric qualities of sense of community measures among individu…
Implementing Housing First Across Sites and Over Time
This article examines later fidelity and implementation of a five‐site pan‐Canadian Housing First research demonstration project. The average fidelity score across five Housing First domains and 10 programs was high in the first year of operation (3.47/4) and higher in the third year of operation (3.62/4). Qualitative interviews (36 key informant interviews and 17 focus groups) revealed that staff expertise, partnerships with other services, and …
A Little Goes a Long Way
Although an extensive body of literature highlights the important role of social support for individuals with psychiatric disabilities, definitions of support tend to be restricted—focusing on intimate relationships such as friend and family networks and ignoring the role of casual relationships existing naturally in the community. This mixed‐methods study of 300 consumers of mental health services in the Southeastern US aims to better understand…
Urban and non-urban differences in community living and participation among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Utilizing Participatory Mapping and GIS to Examine the Activity Spaces of Homeless Youth
Although previous studies have informed our understanding of certain aspects of youth homelessness, few studies have critically examined the spatial and social environments utilized by youth as they navigate life on the streets. This study employed participatory mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to examine the activity spaces of homeless youth as they relate to sense of community and psychological well-being. Participants were 28 y…
Exploring the Role of Sense of Community in the Undergraduate Transfer Student Experience
Sense of community may play an important role in the undergraduate transfer student experience by encouraging academic and social success. This cross‐sectional study assessed sense of community in the transfer experiences of 53 students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) subjects. Sense of community, participation, and GPA were analyzed using moderated regression analysis, t tests, and cross‐tabulations. Results suggest tha…
Using Geospatial Research Methods to Examine Resource Accessibility and Availability as it Relates to Community Participation of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses
Greater community participation among individuals with serious mental illnesses is associated with better psychosocial and health outcomes. Typically, studies examining community participation have utilized self‐report measures and been conducted in limited settings. The introduction of methodological advances to examining community participation of individuals with serious mental illnesses has the potential to advance the science of community me…
Previous Homelessness as a Risk Factor for Recovery from Serious Mental Illnesses
Intrapersonal and social–contextual factors related to psychological well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness
Homeless youth are adolescents and young adults who do not have stable dwellings but instead live on the streets, in shelters, or in other unstable situations. Although researchers have begun examining well‐being among this population, little is known about components of well‐being that are relevant to homeless youth or which factors predict differences in well‐being. This study examined psychological well‐being and its associations with demograp…
The influence of sense of community on the relationship between community participation and mental health for individuals with serious mental illnesses
The goal of the current study is to better understand the association between community participation and mental health by investigating sense of community as a potential mediating factor between community participation, psychological distress, and mental health functioning. A survey was administered to 300 adults with serious mental illnesses using community mental health services in the United States in a cross‐sectional design. Hayes PROCESS m…
Community and well‐being
Prior research with youth experiencing homelessness suggests that community experiences can play an important role in their resilience and well‐being. This literature suggests that a sense of community (SOC) and social support may be two key interpersonal factors related to the well‐being of this population. However, quantitative research exploring these relationships has resulted in inconsistent findings, which may be due to a lack of understand…
Mind Over Matter? The Role of Individual Perceptions in Understanding the Social Ecology of Housing Environments for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
There is a disagreement in place‐based research regarding whether objective indicators or individual perceptions of environments are better predictors of well‐being. This study assessed environmental influences on well‐being for 373 individuals with psychiatric disabilities living independently in 66 neighborhoods in the southeastern United States. Three questions were examined utilizing random effects models: (1) How much variance in personal an…
Engaging unhoused community members in the design of an alternative first responder program aimed at reducing the criminalization of homelessness
Police are often called to address concerns about people experiencing homelessness, with arrests often resulting from low‐level, nonviolent crimes, and violations of minor nuisance ordinances. In Portland, Oregon, advocates lobbied for a new model of emergency response for 911 calls involving unhoused community members and people experiencing behavioral health crises. To ensure the program reflected the needs and perspectives of people experienci…
Community Psychology and Community Mental Health
Community psychology is rooted in community mental health research and practice and has made important contributions to this field. Yet, in the decades since its inception, community psychology has reduced its focus on promoting mental health, well‐being, and liberation of individuals with serious mental illnesses. This special issue endeavors to highlight current efforts in community mental health from our field and related disciplines and point…
Community Mental Health Center Visits and Community Mobility of People with Serious Mental Illnesses
Examining the relationship between community mobility and participation using GPS and self-report data
Interdependent Diversities
This commentary reflects on the Community-Diversity Dialectic, summarizing its development and reviewing its impact on community psychology research and practice. Two contemporary examples are presented to illustrate both the possibilities of and challenges to bridging the gap between sense of community and diversity: the rise of the so-called "alt-right" on the one hand, and the popularity of Pokémon Go on the other. The article concludes with a…
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Latino immigrant workers have been an exploited community within many dangerous workforces, but especially within the agricultural industry. They are a crucial population for the labor and economy of the U.S., yet Latino farmworkers report feeling expendable, discriminated against, and exposed to hazardous working conditions. Due to these experiences, it is essential to explore the resources that farmworkers find valuable in improving their worki…
Case study of a pod village for women experiencing homelessness
The Kenton Women’s Village is the first city-sponsored pod village for people experiencing homelessness in Portland, Oregon. The village features individual sleeping pods and shared common facilities, and is managed by a local nonprofit organization. Villages have historically been self-governed communities borne of grassroots activism but have become increasingly of interest to nonprofits and municipalities seeking to address homelessness. As th…
Exploring factors related to supportive housing tenure and stability for people with serious mental illness
Overall, the retention of people with serious mental illness (SMI) in supportive housing is high. However, some supportive housing settings report average stays of only 15 months, and others report declines in housing retention over time. Many studies report variables associated with supportive housing stability and tenure, but there are few extensive, focused investigations on the subject. Hence, a literature review was conducted to investigate …
Understanding the experience of place
Development of a measure of sense of community for individuals with serious mental illness residing in community settings
The psychological sense of community is one of the most commonly investigated constructs in community psychology. Sense of community may be particularly important for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) because they often face societal barriers to participation in community living, including stigma and discrimination. To date, no published studies have investigated the psychometric qualities of sense of community measures among individu…
Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments
Reconcilable Differences? Human Diversity, Cultural Relativity, and Sense of Community
Sense of community (SOC) is one of the most widely used and studied constructs in community psychology. As proposed by Sarason in (The Psychological sense of community: prospects for a community psychology, Jossey‐Bass, San Francisco, 1974 ), SOC represents the strength of bonding among community members. It is a valuable component of community life, and it has been linked to positive mental health outcomes, citizen participation, and community c…
A Little Goes a Long Way
Although an extensive body of literature highlights the important role of social support for individuals with psychiatric disabilities, definitions of support tend to be restricted—focusing on intimate relationships such as friend and family networks and ignoring the role of casual relationships existing naturally in the community. This mixed‐methods study of 300 consumers of mental health services in the Southeastern US aims to better understand…
Exploring the Role of Sense of Community in the Undergraduate Transfer Student Experience
Sense of community may play an important role in the undergraduate transfer student experience by encouraging academic and social success. This cross‐sectional study assessed sense of community in the transfer experiences of 53 students majoring in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) subjects. Sense of community, participation, and GPA were analyzed using moderated regression analysis, t tests, and cross‐tabulations. Results suggest tha…
Mind Over Matter? The Role of Individual Perceptions in Understanding the Social Ecology of Housing Environments for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
There is a disagreement in place‐based research regarding whether objective indicators or individual perceptions of environments are better predictors of well‐being. This study assessed environmental influences on well‐being for 373 individuals with psychiatric disabilities living independently in 66 neighborhoods in the southeastern United States. Three questions were examined utilizing random effects models: (1) How much variance in personal an…
Relationships among religious coping, optimism, and outcomes for persons with psychiatric disabilities
Implementing Housing First Across Sites and Over Time
This article examines later fidelity and implementation of a five‐site pan‐Canadian Housing First research demonstration project. The average fidelity score across five Housing First domains and 10 programs was high in the first year of operation (3.47/4) and higher in the third year of operation (3.62/4). Qualitative interviews (36 key informant interviews and 17 focus groups) revealed that staff expertise, partnerships with other services, and …
Previous Homelessness as a Risk Factor for Recovery from Serious Mental Illnesses
Utilizing Participatory Mapping and GIS to Examine the Activity Spaces of Homeless Youth
Although previous studies have informed our understanding of certain aspects of youth homelessness, few studies have critically examined the spatial and social environments utilized by youth as they navigate life on the streets. This study employed participatory mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to examine the activity spaces of homeless youth as they relate to sense of community and psychological well-being. Participants were 28 y…
Interdependent Diversities
This commentary reflects on the Community-Diversity Dialectic, summarizing its development and reviewing its impact on community psychology research and practice. Two contemporary examples are presented to illustrate both the possibilities of and challenges to bridging the gap between sense of community and diversity: the rise of the so-called "alt-right" on the one hand, and the popularity of Pokémon Go on the other. The article concludes with a…
Urban and non-urban differences in community living and participation among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Highlighting the Way Forward
Articles published in the two most prominent journals of community psychology in North America, the American Journal of Community Psychology (AJCP) and Journal of Community Psychology (JCP), provide a clear indicator of trends in community research and practice. An examination of community psychology's history and scholarship suggests that the field has reduced its emphasis on promoting mental health, well‐being, and liberation of individuals wit…
Community Psychology and Community Mental Health
Community psychology is rooted in community mental health research and practice and has made important contributions to this field. Yet, in the decades since its inception, community psychology has reduced its focus on promoting mental health, well‐being, and liberation of individuals with serious mental illnesses. This special issue endeavors to highlight current efforts in community mental health from our field and related disciplines and point…
Using Geospatial Research Methods to Examine Resource Accessibility and Availability as it Relates to Community Participation of Individuals with Serious Mental Illnesses
Greater community participation among individuals with serious mental illnesses is associated with better psychosocial and health outcomes. Typically, studies examining community participation have utilized self‐report measures and been conducted in limited settings. The introduction of methodological advances to examining community participation of individuals with serious mental illnesses has the potential to advance the science of community me…
Exploring the Role of Social Support in Promoting Community Integration
Highlights Comprehensively reviews the impact of social support on community integration Responds to the call to reengage in community mental health research from special issue of AJCP Emphasizes the importance of social support and community integration for individuals with serious mental illnesses
Intrapersonal and social–contextual factors related to psychological well‐being among youth experiencing homelessness
Homeless youth are adolescents and young adults who do not have stable dwellings but instead live on the streets, in shelters, or in other unstable situations. Although researchers have begun examining well‐being among this population, little is known about components of well‐being that are relevant to homeless youth or which factors predict differences in well‐being. This study examined psychological well‐being and its associations with demograp…
The influence of sense of community on the relationship between community participation and mental health for individuals with serious mental illnesses
The goal of the current study is to better understand the association between community participation and mental health by investigating sense of community as a potential mediating factor between community participation, psychological distress, and mental health functioning. A survey was administered to 300 adults with serious mental illnesses using community mental health services in the United States in a cross‐sectional design. Hayes PROCESS m…
How Far Have we Come? An Integrative Review of the Current Literature on Sense of Community and Well‐being
Sense of community and well‐being are considered core tenets in the field of community psychology, acting as focal points for theory, research, and action. This integrative review synthesizes the empirical literature on sense of community and well‐being with respect to four research questions focused on the relationships between these variables, the methodologies used to study those relationships, and how future research might expand upon the cur…
Community and well‐being
Prior research with youth experiencing homelessness suggests that community experiences can play an important role in their resilience and well‐being. This literature suggests that a sense of community (SOC) and social support may be two key interpersonal factors related to the well‐being of this population. However, quantitative research exploring these relationships has resulted in inconsistent findings, which may be due to a lack of understand…
Neighbors as distal support for individuals with serious mental illnesses
Social networks are regarded as an asset to community integration. While family and friends provide important sources of support, familiar strangers like neighbors can facilitate support through anonymous, but meaningful interactions. Among individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI), these interactions can help to compensate for increased social isolation and smaller networks of peers. This study explores whether neighbors can play a unique …
Examining the relationship between community mobility and participation using GPS and self-report data
Exploring factors related to supportive housing tenure and stability for people with serious mental illness
Overall, the retention of people with serious mental illness (SMI) in supportive housing is high. However, some supportive housing settings report average stays of only 15 months, and others report declines in housing retention over time. Many studies report variables associated with supportive housing stability and tenure, but there are few extensive, focused investigations on the subject. Hence, a literature review was conducted to investigate …
Emotional states associated with being in the community and being with others among individuals with serious mental illnesses
Individuals with serious mental illnesses generally spend extensive amounts of time at home and alone. The aim of the current study was to examine differences in emotional states between being at home and being in the community, and between being alone and being with others. Ecological momentary assessment was utilized 3 times per day over 14 days with 91 individuals with serious mental illnesses to assess where they were, who they were with, and…
Psychology (35 obras) · Mental health (26 obras) · Social Psychology (25 obras) · Medicine (24 obras) · Homelessness and Social Issues (23 obras) · Psychiatry (23 obras) · Community Health and Development (18 obras) · Sociology (18 obras) · Health psychology (14 obras) · Mental illness (14 obras)