Psychology's Contributions to Extension: State of the Art and Calls to Action

Authors

Fernando Landini, /University ofLa Cuenca delPlata/University ofMorónPosadas, Misiones,Argentina
Alejandra Olivera Méndez, San Luis PotosíCampusPostgraduate CollegeSalinas, San LuisPotosí, Mexico
Pedro De Hegedüs, University of LaRepúblicaMontevideo,Montevideo, Uruguay

Volume

55

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.55.04.23

Abstract

Several psychosocial processes are embedded in the practice of extension. However, there is no Journal of Extension article that systematically addresses how psychology can contribute to the field. Research conducted recently in Latin America addresses this issue and is applicable to those working in U.S. Cooperative Extension. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of possible contributions psychology can make to U.S. Cooperative Extension. These contributions are presented in the context of seven aspects of extension practice that have strong psychological components. Calls to action are presented as well. Essentially, extension organizations need to acknowledge the potentiality of psychology and invite psychologists to be part of their programs and research.

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Recommended Citation

Landini, F., Méndez, A. O., & De Hegedüs, P. (2017). Psychology's Contributions to Extension: State of the Art and Calls to Action. The Journal of Extension, 55(4), Article 23. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.55.04.23