African American Psychology: A Positive Psychology Perspective / Edition 1

by Stacie DeFreitas PhD

Overview

This innovative text is the first to examine the contemporary psychological experience of African Americans through the lens of a positive, strengths-based model. It combats the deficit perspective that has permeated the psychological literature about African Americans by focusing on the strengths that have facilitated their growth and resilience—while also considering existing challenges and struggles.

The author examines in depth the major areas of psychological research across family, peer, and romantic relationships, education, work, ethnic-racial socialization and identity, prosocial behavior and civic engagement, and the mental and physical health of African Americans today. With a focus on real life applications, the text includes pedagogical elements introducing topics in Current Events, Interventions in Practice, Individual Issues, African Cultural Values, and Media and Technology. Additional features include learning objectives in each chapter, discussion questions, a closing summary, an extensive trove of additional resources, and PowerPoints and a sample syllabus for instructors. Print version of book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents.

Key Features:

• Serves as the first text to examine African American psychology from a strengths-based perspective
• Grounded in a lifespan perspective
• Focuses on ethnic-racial socialization and ethnic-racial identity
• Addresses mental and physical health
• Demonstrates how communities have used strength-based techniques to achieve positive outcomes
• Integrate values common to Western Africa
• Includes learning objectives, discussion questions, closing summary, and boldfaced key terms
• Provides PowerPoints and a sample syllabus

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780826150059
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company
Publication date:	11/08/2019
Pages:	360
Sales rank:	345,111
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction to African American Psychology

Ch. 1. Introduction to African American Psychology and Positive Psychology

Ch. 2 Research and Theory in African American Psychology

Ch. 3 History of Racism and Oppression in the United States

Section 2 Relationships among African Americans

Ch. 4 Family Relationships among African Americans

Ch. 5 Friendships and Romantic Relationships among African Americans

Ch. 6 Neighborhoods and Communities among African Americans

Section 3 Culture, Achievement, and Identity among African Americans

Ch. 7 Ethnic-Racial Socialization and Ethnic-Racial Identity in African Americans

Ch. 8 Religion and Spirituality in African Americans

Ch. 9 Education, Work, and Achievement in African Americans

Ch. 10 The Psychology of Hip Hop

Section 4 Health among African Americans

Ch. 11 Mental Health of African Americans

Ch. 12 Physical Health Among African Americans

Section 5 Change and Growth in the African American Community

Ch. 13 African American Prosocial Behavior and Civil Engagement

Ch. 14 The Future of African Americans