African American psychology from Africa to America Faye Z. Belgrave, Kevin W. Allison.
Detalles de publicación: Los Angeles Sage 2009, c2010.Edición: 2nd edDescripción: xiv, 553 p. ill. 26 cmISBN:- 9781412965552 (pbk.)
- 155.8/496073 22
- E185.625 .B425 2010
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With emphasis on the importance of culture in understanding behaviour, this book provides accessible descriptions of concepts and research specifically relevant to African American culture.
New to the Second Edition :
- Updated literature and research, updated chapter-opening news stories, and updated descriptive and demographic information.
- A new Critical Analyses section in each chapter that present the authors′ critical perspective on the work presented within the chapter.
- A new chapter on Race and Racism
- A new chapter on Careers, Vocations, and Employment
- An expansion of the chapter on aggression, violence, and crime to contrast that material with pro-social behavior such as volunteerism and philanthropy.
- A "Conclusions and Future Directions" chapter ends the text, offering directions for students′ future research.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Introduction to African American psychology -- Africentric psychology -- Self-attributes and identity -- Race and racism -- Kinship and family -- Educational systems -- Neighborhoods and communities -- Interpersonal and close relationships -- Cognition, learning, and language -- Religion and spirituality -- Life-span development -- Health, illness, and disability -- Psychosocial adaptation and mental health -- Drug use and abuse -- Prosocial and antisocial behavior -- Careers, vocations, and employment.
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- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Introduction to African American Psychology
- Introduction, Definition, and Conceptual Frameworks
- Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans
- Self-Determination
- Status of African American Psychology Today
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 2 Africentric Psychology
- Introduction to the Africentric Worldview and Historical Framework
- African American Psychologists and Africentric Psychology
- African Philosophy
- Africentric Research With African Americans
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Empirically Based Practices in Africentric Psychology
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 3 Self-Attributes and Identity
- Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework
- Self-Concept among African Americans
- Identity: Development and Change
- Models of Racial Identity
- Sexual Identity
- Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity
- Acculturation, Racial Socialization, and Gender Roles
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Promising and Empirically Supported Practices for Increasing Positive Self-Attributes
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 4 Race and Racism
- Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview
- Types of Racism
- Consequences of Racism
- Coping With Racism
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Racism
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 5 Kinship and Family
- Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families
- African American Family Structure
- What Does the African American Family Look Like?
- Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns
- Impact of Oppression and Discriminatory Policies on African American Families
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 6 Educational Systems
- Introduction and Overview
- Developmental Perspectives on the Educational Experiences of African Americans
- Culture in Education
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 7 Neighborhoods and Communities
- Introduction and Overview
- Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community
- Theoretical Perspectives on Communities
- Research on African American Communities
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practice and Policy for Community and Neighborhood Improvement
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 8 Interpersonal and Close Relationships
- Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives
- Friendships and Peer Relationships
- Romantic Relationships
- Interpersonal Attraction
- Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships
- Gay and Lesbian Relationships
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Relationships
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 9 Cognition, Learning, and Language
- Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework
- Cognitive Styles
- Learning Styles
- Language
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Promising Practices for Increasing Cognitive and Language Skills
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 10 Religion and Spirituality
- Introduction, Definitions, and Background
- Historical Influences
- Contemporary African American Churches
- Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being
- Contemporary Topics
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Empirically Based Practices Using Religion and Spirituality
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 11 Life Span Development
- Introduction and Definitions
- Demographics
- Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans
- Research on the Development of African Americans
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Best Practices for Improving Developmental Outcomes
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 12 Health, Illness, and Disability
- Introduction and Definitions
- Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization
- Health Disparities
- Models of Health and Illness Behaviors
- Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans
- Methodological and Research Issues in Studying Health and Illness Among African Americans
- Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 13 Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health
- Introduction and Definitions
- Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptualizations of Psycholigical Dysfunction Among African Americans
- Research Perspectives on African American Mental Health Data
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 14 Drugs Use and Abuse
- Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives
- Current Drug Use Among African Americans
- Causes and Consequences of Drug Use
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Evidence-Based Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 15 Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior
- Introduction
- Prosocial Behavior: Definitions and Historical Foundations
- Selected Topics in Prosocial Behavior
- Definition and Conceptial Framework: Aggression
- Theories of Aggression and Violence
- Community and Youth Violence
- Violence Against Women
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- 16 Careers, Vocations, and Employment
- Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview
- Employment and Income
- Work, Employment, and Culture
- Vocations and Careers
- African Americans in the Workplace
- Methodological and Research Issues
- Best Practices for Improving Vocations and Employment
- Critical Analysis
- Summary
- Concluding Note
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- About the Authors
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Faye Z. Belgrave is Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Founding Director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention. Her programmatic and research interests are in the areas of health disparities, including drug and HIV prevention among African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Dr. Belgrave's research also focuses on the role of culture and context in prevention interventions, on women's health, and gender related issues. Much of her work has been conducted in collaboration with community-based organizations. Dr. Belgrave is an invited speaker on the topics of African American culture, and community based evaluation and research. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her research, teaching, and service including a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association and a Distinguished Psychologists Award from the Association of Black Psychologists.
Kevin W. Allisonis Senior Assistant to the President of Virginia Commonwealth University and a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his graduate work in clinical-community psychology at DePaul University in Chicago. Prior to joining the VCU faculty, Dr. Allison worked at Pennsylvania State University and served as the Clincal Director of City Lights in Washington, DC. Dr. Allison′s work has focused on understanding and addressing processes that support positive developmental outcomes for African American children and youth. This has included the examination of life skills and culturally informed interventions for youth and work with community-based human services providers.