Asian American Psychology : Current Perspectives


Nita. Tewari
Bok Engelsk 2009 · Electronic books.
Utgitt
Hoboken : : Taylor and Francis, , 2009.
Omfang
1 online resource (705 p.)
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - ASIAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY: CURRENT PERSPECTIVES; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Editors; Authors; Part I: Foundation and Roots of Asian American Psychology; 1. Who Are Asian Americans?: An Overview of History, Immigration, and Communities; 2. History and Evolution of Asian American Psychology; 3. Research Methods; 4. The Model Minority and the Perpetual Foreigner: Stereotypes of Asian Americans; 5. What Does That Behavior Mean?: Postmodern Perspectives; Part II: Balancing Multiple Worlds; 6. Acculturation and Enculturation of Asian Americans: A Primer. - 27. Psychopathology and Clinical Issues With Asian American Populations28. Body Image Among Asian Americans; 29. Asian American Indigenous Healing and Coping; 30. Seeking, Receiving, and Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services: A Focus on Asian Americans; Author Index; Subject Index. - 7. Asian American Racial and Ethnic Identity8. Religion and Spirituality; 9. Colonialism: Societal and Psychological Impacts on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; 10. Managing Multiple Social Identities; Part III: Gender and Intimate Relationships; 11. Asian American Women: The Nail That Sticks Out Is Hammered Down; 12. Asian American Men and Asianized Attribution: Intersections of Masculinity, Race, and Sexuality; 13. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Asian Americans; 14. Sexuality; 15. Dating, Partnerships, and Arranged Marriages; 16. Asian American and Pacific Islander Families. - Part IV: Next Generation17. Parenting and Raising Families; 18. History and Psychology of Adoptees in Asian America; 19. Parachute Kids and Astronaut Families; 20. Multiracial Asian Americans; Part V: Social and Life Issues; 21. Racism: "It Isn't Fair"; 22. Stereotypes and Media Images; 23. Stress, Refugees, and Trauma; 24. A Frank Discussion on Asian Americans and Their Academic and Career Development; 25. Asian American Activism, Advocacy, and Public Policy; Part VI: Health and Well-Being; 26. Physical Health and Wellness. - This is the first textbook written to welcome those who are new to Asian American psychology. Concepts and theories come to life by relating the material to everyday experiences and by including activities, discussion questions, exercises, clinical case studies, and internet resources. Contributions from the leading experts and emerging scholars and practitioners in the field - the majority of whom have also taught Asian American psychology - feature current perspectives and key findings from the psychological literature. The book opens with the cornerstones of Asian American psychol
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0-203-80983-1. - 0-429-23530-5. - 1-136-67802-6. - 1-136-67803-4. - 1-281-79233-0. - 1-283-60688-7. - 1-84169-749-4. - 9786611792336. - 9786613919335

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