Multicultural Psychology / Edition 2

by Pamela Balls Organista

Overview

Appropriate for both undergraduate and graduate courses, Multicultural Psychology, second edition, provides a comprehensive introduction to the field. This research-based and highly applied text aims to increase students’ sensitivity, awareness, and knowledge of ethnicity, race, and culture and their influence on human behavior and adjustment. A diverse and highly respected team of authors effortlessly weaves together theory with the latest research on ethnic and racial minority groups. Engaging boxes throughout the chapters also highlight key concepts and findings and their practical applications. New to This Edition: • Expanded discussion on the interactive effects of key social variables on ethnic and racial groups’ attitudes, norms, values, and behaviors. • Additional sections on topics such as ethnic disparities in health care quality and access and psychological approaches to reducing racism. New coverage of ethnic and racial minority group members who also share other minority statuses (e.g., sexual and gender minorities) and additional coverage of biculturalism and multicultural and multiracial individuals’ identity formation. • Reorganized table of contents to better reflect a developmental learning approach. • Updated content to include recent research in psychology and related fields (e.g., new acculturation models, an ecological model of health behavior, sociocultural issues in sexual identity formation, and other culture-related syndromes). • Revised ancillaries—written by the authors—include an instructor’s manual, test bank, MS PowerPoint slides, and a new open access Companion Website

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901538101116
Publication date:	07/12/2018
Pages:	336
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

About the Author

Pamela Balls Organista is Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean for Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Francisco. Her research interests are in the areas of ethnic minority health issues and prevention, including migrant laborers and AIDS, and stress and coping in primary care patients. She is the founding faculty coordinator of the Ethnic Studies Program. Gerardo Marín was Professor Emeritus of Psychology and former Senior Vice Provost at the University of San Francisco and an APA Fellow. He wrote more than 135 publications on topics that are relevant to Hispanics, including cultural norms and attitudes, risk behaviors, culturally appropriate methodology, tobacco use, and acculturation. Kevin M. Chun is Professor of Psychology and co-founding faculty member of Asian Pacific American Studies and Critical Diversity Studies programs at the University of San Francisco. His research focuses on acculturation processes and their influences on immigrant health and psychosocial adjustment. He is a Fellow of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA).

Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Chapter One. Psychology in a Multicultural World What is Multicultural Psychology? ·Multicultural Psychology and Multiculturalism Effects of Living in a Multicultural Society The United States as a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Society ·Within-Group Diversity Ancestry Race and Ethnicity Age Differences Language Use and Proficiency Educational Attainment Socioeconomic Status and Poverty Why Study Multicultural Psychology? ·Improving Psychological Research Advancing Culturally Diverse Societies Improving the Quality of Health and Human Services Promoting Cultural Competencies Multicultural Psychology, Cultural Psychology and Cross-Cultural Psychology The Growth of Multicultural Psychology Chapter Two. Key Theoretical Concepts Understanding Culture ·Dimensions of Culture Cultural Influences on Psychological Processes Understanding Ethnicity ·The Problems of Ethnic Assessment and Labels Understanding Race ·Whiteness Social Orientations or Ways of Being ·Views of the Self Across Cultures Social Stratification Minority Status Power and Privilege Chapter Three. Responsible Research with Racial and Ethnic Communities Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research A Definition of Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research ·Implementing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research An Initial Consideration: Contextualization Culturally Appropriate Methods Choosing a Research Approach ·Key Issues in Developing Responsible, Culturally Appropriate Research Instrument Characteristics Properly Identifying and Describing Participants Culturally Appropriate Analysis of Information or Data ·The Problem of Limited Participation in Research Ethical Considerations Informed Consent Freedom to Discontinue Participation Respect for Privacy and Confidentiality Appropriate Balance Between Risks or Costs and Benefits Chapter Four. Acculturation ·Defining Acculturation Early Definitions Contemporary Definitions ·Understanding Assimilation and Segmented Assimilation Models of Acculturation The Unidirectional Model of Acculturation Berry’s Two Dimensional Model of Acculturation A Social Context Model of Acculturation The Interactive Acculturation Model (IAM) The Relative Acculturation Extended Model (RAEM) ·Biculturalism Enculturation Generational Differences and Acculturation Acculturational Stress Measuring Acculturation Levels of Acculturation Chapter Five. Intersectional Identities Part I: Racial, Ethnic and Class Dimensions Understanding the Multiple and Intersecting Dimensions of Identity Defining Racial, Ethnic and Class Identities ·Racial Identity Ethnic Identity Class Identity Models of Racial and Ethnic Identity Development and Formation ·Racial Identity Development Ethnic Identity Development Factors Shaping Ethnic Identity Development Multiracial Identity Development Racial, Ethnic and Class Influences on Psychological Adjustment ·Racial Identity and Adjustment Ethnic Identity and Adjustment Biracial/Multiracial Identities and Adjustment Class Identity and Adjustment Chapter Six. Intersecting Identities Part II: Gender and Sexuality Dimensions Defining Gender and Sexual Identities ·Gender Identity Sexual Identity Models of Gender and Sexual Identity Development and Formation ·Gender Typing and Gender Identity Formation Sexual Identity Formation Cultural, Family and Minority Considerations in “Coming Out” ·Asian Americans Latinos African Americans Relationship of Gender and Sexual Identities to Psychosocial Adjustment ·Gender Identity and Adjustment Sexual Identity and Adjustment Chapter Seven. Family Structure, Relations, and Socialization An Ecological Perspective of Family Functioning How Do You Define a Family? Factors Affecting Family Structures and Household ·Arrangements Migration Socioeconomic Status (SES) Exposure to Stress and Trauma Cultural Values and Belief Family Functioning, Socialization, and Adjustment ·Parenting Styles Parent-Child Relationships Academic Achievement Couple Relationships Family Stress and Coping Chapter Eight. Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination Understanding Stereotypes ·Stereotype Content Development of Stereotypes Stereotype Characteristics and Effects Prejudice and Discrimination ·Measuring Prejudice and Discrimination The Experience of Discrimination Why Do People Discriminate? Racism ·Racial Microaggressions Reducing Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism ·Intergroup Contact Dialogue across Difference School Desegregation Other Promising Practices The Benefits of a Multicultural Society Chapter Nine. Physical Health and Wellbeing Influential Models of Health ·Biomedical Model Biopsychosocial Model Ecological Models Culture, Ethnicity, and Health Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Groups ·Defining Health Disparities Examples of Health Disparities Disparities in Healthcare Access and Quality Factors Associated With Health Disparities ·Behavioral Lifestyle Acculturation Accessible and Affordable Health Care Poverty and Community Characteristics Undocumented Status Discrimination and Racism Environmental Racism Spirituality and Religion Reducing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities: The Federal Government’s Approach Culturally Competent Health Care Chapter Ten. Psychological Adjustment Mental Health and Psychological Distress ·A Broader Perspective on Adjustment Prevalence and Risk of Major Psychological Disorders ·General Epidemiological Surveys Surveys Specific to Ethnic Minority Communities Major Disorders in Ethnic Minority Populations Cultural Influences on the Explanation and Expression of Psychological Distress ·Service Utilization Selected Factors Influencing Effective Delivery of Mental Health Services Practical and Ethical Guidelines for Culturally Sensitive Practice References Photo Credit Index