African American Psychology

From Africa to America

Faye Z. (Zollicoffer) Belgrave, Kevin W. Allison (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

464 Seiten

2005
SAGE Publications Inc (Verlag)
978-0-7619-2471-5 (ISBN)

Infos

Integrating African and American influences on the psychology of African Americans, this textbook illustrates how contemporary values, beliefs, and behaviors are derived from African culture translated by the cultural socialization experiences of African Americans in the US.

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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 the US. The literature and research are referenced and discussed from the perspective of African culture (mostly West African) during the period of enslavement, at other critical periods in this country (e.g., early 20th century, civil rights era), and through the present. Chapters provide a review of the research literature, with a focus on applications for contemporary living.

Autor

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. Allison is 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.

Inhalt

Preface
Acknowledgements
SECTION I: INTRODUCTION, AND A HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Chapter 1: Introduction to African American Psychology
Definition and Conceptual Frameworks
Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans
Self-determination
Status of African American Psychology Today
Methodological Issues
Summary and Conclusion
Chapter 2: Africentric Psychology
Introduction to the Africentric Worldview
What Are the Major Dimensions of the Africentric Worldview?
Can an African worldview exist among contemporary African Americans?
Africentric Research with African Americans
Methodological Issues
Summary
SECTION II: SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
Chapter 3: Kinship and Family
Introduction and Historical Background on African American Families
African American Family Structure and Function
Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns
Impact of Oppression and Discriminatory Policies on African American Families
Methodological Considerations When Conducting Research on African American Families
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 4: Educational Systems
Introduction
A Demographic Portrait of the Educational Status of African Americans
Culture and Education: Historical Perspectives and Theory
Conceptual and Theoretical Perspectives
School Structures and Processes: Research Lessons
Applications
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 5: Neighborhoods and Communities
Introduction and Overview
Describing the Black Community in America
Theoretical Perspectives on Community
Lessons from Research on African American Communities
Methodological and Applied Perspectives on African American Community and Neighborhoods
Summary and Conclusions
SECTION III: INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES
Chapter 6: Interpersonal and Close Relationships
Introduction and Overview of Chapter
Close Relationships
Interpersonal Attraction and Relationships
Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships
Gay and Lesbian Relationships
Methodological Issues
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 7: Cognition, Learning, and Language
Introduction
African American Cognition
Learning Styles
Language
Methodological Issues
Implications and Summary
Chapter 8: Religion and Spirituality
Introduction
Historical Influences
Contemporary African American Churches
Spirituality, Religion and Well-Being
Implications and Contemporary Issues
Methodological Considerations
Summary
Chapter 9: Self Attributes and Identity
Introduction
Self-Concept among African Americans
Identity Development and Change
Models of Racial Identity
Correlates of Self-Concept and Racial Identity
Acculturation and Racial Socialization
Methodological Issues
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 10: Life Span Development
Introduction
Theories
Research and Methods in the Study of African American Development
‘Snapshots’ on African American Development
Summary and Conclusions
SECTION IV: ADJUSTMENT AND ADAPTATION
Chapter 11: Health, Illness, and Disability
Introduction
Morbidity, Mortality, and Disability Among African Americans
Health Care Utilization Patterns
Models of Health and Illness Behaviors
Selected Health and Illness Conditions among African Americans
Methodological Issues in Studying Health and Illness Among African Americans
Summary
Chapter 12: Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health
Introduction
Theoretical and Conceptual Models of Mental Health
Methodological Issues
Mental Health Service Use Among African Americans
Professional Implications and Applications
Summary and Conclusions
Chapter 13: Drug Use and Abuse
Drug Use Among African Americans
Etiology of Drug Use
Approaches to Prevention
Methodological Issues
Summary and Conclusion
Chapter 14: Aggression, Violence, and Crime
Introduction and Definitions
Theories of Aggression and Violence
Crime and Punishment
Exposure to Community Violence
Violence against Women
Preventing Violence
Methodological Issues
Summary and Conclusions

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.9.2005
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 177 x 254 mm
• Gewicht: 790 g
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
• ISBN-10: 0-7619-2471-X / 076192471X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-7619-2471-5 / 9780761924715
• Zustand: Neuware