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Multicultural Psychology / Edition 2 available in Paperback
Multicultural Psychology / Edition 2
by Pamela Balls Organista University of San Francis, Gerardo Marin University of San Francis, Kevin M. Chun University of San Francis
Pamela Balls Organista University of San Francis
- ISBN-10:
- 1538101114
- ISBN-13:
- 9781538101117
- Pub. Date:
- 07/12/2018
- Publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
- ISBN-10:
- 1538101114
- ISBN-13:
- 9781538101117
- Pub. Date:
- 07/12/2018
- Publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Multicultural Psychology / Edition 2
by Pamela Balls Organista University of San Francis, Gerardo Marin University of San Francis, Kevin M. Chun University of San Francis
Pamela Balls Organista University of San Francis
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Overview
Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate courses, Multicultural Psychology, secondedition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. This research-based and highlyapplied text aims to increase students’ sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge of ethnicity,race, and culture and their influence on human behavior and adjustment. A diverse and highlyrespected team of authors effortlessly weaves together theory with the latest research onethnic and racial minority groups. Engaging boxes throughout the chapters also highlightkey concepts and findings and their practical applications.New to This Edition: • Expanded discussion on the interactive effects of key social variables on ethnic and racial groups’ attitudes, norms, values, and behaviors. • Additional sections on topics such as ethnic disparities in health care quality and access andpsychological approaches to reducing racism. New coverage of ethnic and racial minority group members who also share other minority statuses (e.g., sexual and gender minorities) and additional coverage of biculturalism and multicultural and multiracial individuals’ identity formation. • Reorganized table of contents to better reflect a developmental learning approach. • Updated content to include recent research in psychology and related fields (e.g., new acculturation models, an ecological model of health behavior, sociocultural issues in sexual identity formation, and other culture-related syndromes). • Revised ancillaries—written by the authors—include an instructor’s manual, test bank, MSPowerPoint slides, and a new open access Companion Website
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781538101117 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 07/12/2018 |
| Edition description: | Second Edition |
| Pages: | 336 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.93(w) x 10.05(h) x 0.51(d) |
| Age Range: | 18 Years |
About the Author
Pamela Balls Organista is Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean for Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Francisco. Her research interests are in the areas of ethnic minority health issues and prevention, including migrant laborers and AIDS, and stress and coping in primary care patients. She is the founding faculty coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program.Gerardo Marín was Professor Emeritus of Psychology and former Senior Vice Provost at the University of San Francisco and an APA Fellow. He wrote more than 135 publications on topics that are relevant to Hispanics, including cultural norms and attitudes, risk behaviors, culturally appropriate methodology, tobacco use, and acculturation.Kevin M. Chun is Professor of Psychology and co-founding faculty member of Asian Pacific American Studies and Critical Diversity Studies programs at the University of San Francisco. His research focuses on acculturation processes and their influences on immigrant health and psychosocial adjustment. He is a Fellow of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA).
Table of Contents
PrefaceIntroductionChapter One. Psychology in a Multicultural WorldWhat is Multicultural Psychology?- Multicultural Psychology and Multiculturalism Effects of Living in a Multicultural Society
- Within-Group Diversity AncestryRace and EthnicityAge DifferencesLanguage Use and ProficiencyEducational AttainmentSocioeconomic Status and Poverty
- Improving Psychological ResearchAdvancing Culturally Diverse SocietiesImproving the Quality of Health and Human ServicesPromoting Cultural Competencies
- Dimensions of CultureCultural Influences on Psychological Processes
- The Problems of Ethnic Assessment and Labels
- Whiteness
- Views of the Self Across Cultures
- Implementing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research
- Key Issues in Developing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate ResearchInstrument Characteristics
- The Problem of Limited Participation in ResearchEthical Considerations
- Defining Acculturation
- Understanding Assimilation and Segmented AssimilationModels of Acculturation
- BiculturalismEnculturationGenerational Differences and AcculturationAcculturational StressMeasuring AcculturationLevels of Acculturation
- Racial IdentityEthnic IdentityClass Identity
- Racial Identity DevelopmentEthnic Identity DevelopmentFactors Shaping Ethnic Identity DevelopmentMultiracial Identity Development
- Racial Identity and AdjustmentEthnic Identity and AdjustmentBiracial/Multiracial Identities and AdjustmentClass Identity and Adjustment
- Gender IdentitySexual Identity
- Gender Typing and Gender Identity FormationSexual Identity Formation
- Asian AmericansLatinosAfrican Americans
- Gender Identity and AdjustmentSexual Identity and Adjustment
- ArrangementsMigrationSocioeconomic Status (SES)Exposure to Stress and TraumaCultural Values and Belief
- Parenting StylesParent-Child RelationshipsAcademic AchievementCouple RelationshipsFamily Stress and Coping
- Stereotype ContentDevelopment of StereotypesStereotype Characteristics and Effects
- Measuring Prejudice and DiscriminationThe Experience of DiscriminationWhy Do People Discriminate?
- Racial Microaggressions
- Intergroup ContactDialogue across DifferenceSchool DesegregationOther Promising Practices
- Biomedical ModelBiopsychosocial ModelEcological Models
- Defining Health DisparitiesExamples of Health DisparitiesDisparities in Healthcare Access and Quality
- Behavioral LifestyleAcculturationAccessible and Affordable Health CarePoverty and Community CharacteristicsUndocumented StatusDiscrimination and RacismEnvironmental RacismSpirituality and Religion
- A Broader Perspective on Adjustment
- General Epidemiological SurveysSurveys Specific to Ethnic Minority CommunitiesMajor Disorders in Ethnic Minority Populations
- Service Utilization
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