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. 2020 Dec 14;10(7):402–413. doi: 10.34172/ijhpm.2020.246

Table 1. Four Expressions of Power.

Expressions of Power Definition
Power over Having power involves taking it from someone else and then using it to dominate and prevent others from gaining it
Power with Has to do with finding common ground among different interests and building collective strength
Power to Refers to unique potential of every person to shape his or her life and world
Power within Has to do with a person’s sense of self-worth and self-knowledge

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