Kevin M. Chun

Pamela Balls Organista

Gerardo Marin

Multicultural Psychology, Second Edition, is a research-based and highly applied text that aims to increase students’ sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge regarding the role of ethnicity, race, and culture and how they influence human behavior and adjustment.

Multicultural Psychology

Kevin Chun

This pioneering reader is a collection of fundamental writings on the influence of culture and ethnicity on human social behavior. An overview of current psychological knowledge about African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics/Latinos in the United States, Readings in Ethnic Psychology addresses basic concepts in the field--race, ethnic identity, acculturation and biculturalism. In addition, psychosocial conditions such as risk behaviors, adaptive health behaviors, psychological distress, and culturally appropriate interventions are also explored.

Readings in Ethnic Psychology

"I am most enthusiastic about this book. I designed the course and was thrilled to see that I finally found a good PSYCHOLOGY book with these incredible authors who are so well-respected in their field." —Alyson L. Burns-Glover, Pacific University of Oregon "Well-organized and comprehensive coverage of ethnic psychology." —Judith Chapman, Saint Joseph′s University This comprehensive, research-based text allows undergraduate psychology students to explore fundamental issues and methods that distinguish the field of ethnic psychology within mainstream psychology. Combining theory with practical examples, it examines ethnic identities, acculturation, and biculturalism, while aiming to increase readers′ sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge regarding the role of ethnicity and culture in human behavior. Key Features Diverse authorship that includes respected African American, Latino, and Asian American researchers Significant theoretical formulations (on ethnic identity, acculturation, biculturalism, etc.) are covered, offering students a foundation for examining the relationship between ethnicity and human behavior, adjustment, and social conditions Vignettes at the beginning of each chapter provide practical applications of key topics, while boxes and side bars give examples of relevant research, data, and commentary Chapter-ending key terms, Learn by Doing exercises, and suggested readings reinforce comprehension and retention Intended audience Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Multicultural Psychology, Psychology of Ethnic Groups, Minority Psychology, Cross Cultural Psychology and similar classes.

The Psychology of Ethnic Groups in the United States

Gerardo Marín

Multicultural Psychology, Second Edition, is a research-based and highly applied text that aims to increase students' sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge regarding the role of ethnicity, race, and culture and how they influence human behavior and adjustment.

Providing students with a readable, basic text on fundamental issues and methods that distinguish the field of ethnic psychology within mainstream psychology, the authors overview the field of ethnic psychology with emphasis on the experiences of African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Hispanic/Latino, and multiethnic individuals.

Annotation An anthology of 11 studies synthesize research findings on acculturation that have been reported in specialist journals on the ethnic groups studied, or on theoretical and empirical issues, and so not readily available to psychologists in general. They discuss developments in theory, measurement, and applied research; individual and family processes; and acculturation, psychosocial adjustment, and health. Most of the contributors are research psychologists in the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

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