The Psychology of Ethnic Groups in the United States

by Pamela Balls Organista

• ISBN13: 9781412915403
• ISBN10: 1412915406
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-16
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc

Summary

This text allows students to explore fundamental issues and methods that distinguish the field of ethnic psychology within mainstream psychology. The authors focus on increasing readers' sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge regarding the role of ethnicity and culture in human behavior.Key Features Features a diverse authorship that includes respected African American, Latino, and Asian American researchers Provides overviews of significant theoretical formulations (on ethnic identity, acculturation, biculturalism, etc.) that offer students a foundation for examining the relationship between ethnicity and human behavior, adjustment, and social conditions Describes examples of applications within ethnic psychology such as family interventions and prevention and management of physical health risks Includes rich pedagogy to enhance student understanding such as chapter-opening vignettes, illustrative boxes and sidebars and a summary section highlighting key concepts and suggested readings.Intended audienceUndergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Multicultural Psychology, Psychology of Ethnic Groups, Minority Psychology, Cross Cultural Psychology and similar classes.

Table of Contents

Ethnic Diversity and Psychology

Outline

Vignette: Learning About Ethnic Diversity in Psychology

The United States as an Ethnically Diverse Society

The Ethnic Diversity of the United States

Why Study the Psychology of Ethnic Diversity?

Ethnic Psychology as Different From Cross-Cultural Psychology

The Growth of Ethnic Psychology

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Basic Theoretical Concepts

Outline

Vignette: "Mommy, What Color Are You?"

Understanding Culture

Understanding Ethnicity

Understanding Race

Social Orientations or Ways of Being

Social Stratification

Minority Status

Power and Privilege

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Methodological Issues in Ethnic Psychology Research

Outline

Vignette: "That Is Not Me!"

Culturally Appropriate Research

Implementing Culturally Appropriate Research

The Problem of Limited Participation in Research

Ethical Considerations

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Acculturation

Outline

Vignette: "Call Me 'Jessie,' Not 'Josefina!"

Defining Acculturation

Acculturation, Assimilation, and Segmented Assimilation

Models of Acculturation

Generational Differences and Acculturation

Acculturative Stress

Measuring Acculturation

Levels of Acculturation

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Intersecting Identities: Ethnic, Racial, Gender, Sexual, and Class Dimensions

Outline

Vignette: Why Do We Have To Label Everyone?"

What Is Identity? Understanding the Multiple Facets of the Self

Dimensions of Identity in a Sociocultural Context

How Do Identities Intersect? Heterogeneity and Hybridity in a Multicultural World

Models of Identity Development and Formation

Relationship of Identities to Psychosocial Adjustment

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Family Structure, Relations, and Socialization

Outline

Vignette: In My Family, We Never Openly Say 'I Love You'"

An Ecological Perspective of Family Functioning

How Do You Define a Family? Family Structures and Household Arrangements

Family Functioning, Socialization, and Adjustment

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Social Behavior in an Ethnically Diverse Society

Outline

Vignette: A True Story by One of the Authors (G.M.)

Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Racism

The Effects of Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism

Reducing Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism

The Benefits of an Ethnically Diverse Society

The Effects of Studying at a Diverse College

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Further Readings

Physical Health

Outline

Vignette: "Son, I've Lost Something."

Influential Models of Health

Culture, Ethnicity, and Health

Health Disparities Among Ethnic Groups

Culturally Competent Health Care

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

Psychological Distress and Treatment Issues

Outline

Vignette: "He's Alright. He's Just Funny That Way."

Mental Health and Psychological Distress

Prevalence of Major Psychological Disorders Among Ethnic Minorities

Culture-Bound Syndromes--Their Manifestations

Service Utilization

Selected Factors Influencing Effective Delivery of Mental Health Services

Practical and Ethical Guidelines for Culturally Sensitive Practice

Key Terms

Learning by Doing

Suggested Further Reading

An Epilogue on the Future of Ethnic Psychology

Outline

Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)

Positive Psychology and the Role of Resilience

The Sociopolitical Context of Ethnic Psychology Within the United States

Key Terms

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