Studying Ethnic Minority and Economically Disadvantaged Populations Methodological Challenges and Best Practices

Name: Studying Ethnic Minority and Economically Disadvantaged Populations Methodological Challenges and Best Practices
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ISBN: 9781433804748

ISBN-10: 1433804743

ISBN-13: 9781433804748

Edition: 2010

Authors: George P. Knight, Mark W. Roosa, Adriana J. Umaï¿½a-Taylor

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Ethnic minority and economically disadvantaged populations have been historically underrepresented in social science research, and despite improvements in recent years, this trend continues today. Given the rapidly changing demographics of the United States, there is an acute need for more targeted research on these populations, which requires an understanding of diversity and a more nuanced understanding of human behavior and outcomes. Unfortunately, there is a relative dearth of information in standard research texts regarding the unique methodological challenges associated with conducting research with these populations. George P. Knight, Mark W. Roosa, and Adriana J. Uma a-Taylor have…

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Publication date: 6/15/2009
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 222
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Preface



Introduction to Studying Ethnic Minority and Economically Disadvantaged Populations



Sampling, Recruiting, and Retaining Diverse Samples



Ethical Issues



Measurement and Measurement Equivalence Issues



Translation Processes Associated With Measurement in Linguistically Diverse Populations



Putting Research Into Action: Preventive Intervention Research


Epilogue


References


Index


About the Authors