Trickett, E.J. (1984). Towards a Distinctive Community Psychology: An Ecological metaphor for Training and the Conduct of Research. American Journal of Community Psychology, 12, 261–279.

Trickett's "Towards a Distinctive Community Psychology" (1984) proposes an ecological metaphor for community psychology that emphasizes the interdependence between individuals and their social and physical environments. The article suggests ways to integrate this ecological perspective into research and training in community psychology. Keywords: ecological perspective, community psychology, research, training.