African American Psychology From Africa to America

Name: African American Psychology From Africa to America
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ISBN: 9781412999540

ISBN-10: 1412999545

ISBN-13: 9781412999540

Edition: 3rd 2014

Authors: Faye Z. Belgrave, Kevin W. Allison

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This core textbook provides students with comprehensive coverage of African American psychology as a field. Each chapter integrates African and American influences on the psychology of African Americans, thereby illustrating how contemporary values, beliefs, and behaviors are derived from African culture translated by the cultural socialization experiences of African Americans in this country.Key FeaturesEmphasizes the importance of culture in understanding behavior by providing accessible descriptions of concepts and research specifically relevant to African American culture Offers a broad, integrative perspective by including theory and research from both the traditional American…

Book details

List price: $103.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/23/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 664
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English

Faye Z. Belgrave (Ph.D., University of Maryland) is Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and founder and director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention.nbsp; Her programmatic and research interests are in the areas of HIV and substance abuse prevention.nbsp; Her research focuses on the role of culture and context in preventive interventions and onnbsp;issues of gender and women.nbsp; Dr. Belgrave has published extensively and is an invited speaker on these topics.nbsp; In collaboration with community partners, she has implemented several prevention programs targeting African American adolescents.nbsp; These programs have been beneficial in increasing…



Preface


Acknowledgments


About the Authors



Introduction and Historical Foundation



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



African-Centered Psychology


Introduction to African-Centered Psychology and the Africentric Worldview


African American Psychologists and African-Centered Psychology


African Philosophy


African-Centered Research With African Americans


Methodological and Research Issues


Empirically Based Practices in Africentric Psychology


Critical Analysis


Summary


Note



Self-Attributes and Identity


Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework


Self-Concept Among African Americans


Identity: Development and Change


Models of Racial Identity


Sexual Identity


Acculturation, Racial Socialization, and Gender Roles


Methodological and Research Issues


Promising and Empirically Supported Practices for Increasing Positive Self-Attributes


Critical Analysis


Summary



Race and Racism


Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview


Types of Racism


Consequences of Racism


Coping With Racism


Methodological and Research Issues


Evidenced-Based Practices for Reducing Racism


Critical Analysis


Summary



Social Systems and Structures



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


Evidenced-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families


Critical Analysis


Summary


Note



Education and Work


Introduction and Overview


Perspectives on the Educational Experiences of African Americans


Culture in Education


Perspectives on Work, Career, Vocations, and Employment


Methodological and Research Issues


Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes


Critical Analysis


Summary


Notes



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


Note



Individual and Developmental Processes



Interpersonal and Close Relationships


Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives


Friendships and Peer Relationships


Romantic Relationships


Interpersonal Attraction


Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships


LGBT Relationships


Methodological and Research Issues


Evidenced-Based Practices for Improving Relationships


Critical Analysis


Summary



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



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


Notes



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


Interventions and Best Practices for Improving Developmental Outcomes


Critical Analysis


Summary


Note



Adjustment and Adaptation



Health, Illness, and Disability


Introduction, Definitions, and Background


Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization


Models of Health and Illness Behaviors


Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans


Methodological and Research Issues


Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality


Critical Analysis


Summary



Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health


Introduction and Definitions


Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptualizations of Psychological Dysfunction Among African Americans


Data on Mental Health of African Americans


Methodological and Research Issues


Programs and Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes


Critical Analysis


Summary


Note



Drug Use and Abuse


Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives


Current Drug Use Among African Americans


Cause's and Consequences of Drug Use


Methodological and Research Issues


Best Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use


Critical Analysis


Summary



Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior


Introduction


Prosocial Behavior


Antisocial Behavior


Methodological and Research Issues


Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior


Critical Analysis


Summary


Concluding Note


References


Author Index


Subject Index