Asian American Psychology : Current Perspectives

ISBN-13: 9781841697697 / Angielski / Twarda / 2008 / 704 str.

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Presents a review of the roots of Asian American Psychology including a history of Asian Americans in the US and a review of the scientific methods that serve the field. This work addresses the cultural worlds of Asian Americans and the implications on psychological well-being.

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Part 1. Foundation and Roots of Asian American Psychology. C.H. Liu, J. Murakami, S. Eap, G.C. Nagayama Hall, Who Are Asian AmericansF.T.L. Leong, A. Gupta, History and Evolution of Asian American Psychology. A. Saw, S. Okazaki, Research Methods. S.J. Lee, A.N. Wong, A. Alvarez, The Model Minority and the Perpetual Foreigner.  L. Uba, What Does that Behavior Mean?: Postmodern Perspectives. Part 2. Balancing Multiple Worlds. B.S.K. Kim, Acculturation and Enculturation of Asian AmericansT. Chang, K.-L.K. Kwan, Asian American Racial and Ethnic Identity. G.G. Ano, E.S. Mathew, M.A. Fukuyama, Religion and Spirituality. K. Nadal, ColonialismG. Chen, Managing Multiple Social Identities. Part 3. Gender and Intimate Relationships. C.I. Hall, Asian American WomenD. K. Iwamoto, W.M. Liu, Asian American Men and Asianized AttributionY.B. Chung, A. Singh, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Asian Americans. G. Chen, S.C. Kim, Sexuality. M.K. Ahluwalia, L.A. Suzuki, M. Mir, Dating, Partnerships, and Arranged Marriages. B. Yee, J. Su, S.Y. Kim, L. Yancura, Asian American and Pacific Islander Families. Part 4. Next Generation. D. Hayashino, S.B. Chopra, Parenting and Raising Families. R.M. Lee, M. Miller, History and Psychology of Adoptees in Asian America. Y. Tsong, Y. Liu, Parachute Kids and Astronaut Families. K.L. Suyemoto, J. Tawa, Multiracial Asian Americans.  Part 5. Social and Life Issues. A. Alvarez, Racism: "It Isn't Fair". G. Aoki, J.S. Mio, Stereotypes and Media Images. E.C. Wong, J.D. Kinzie, M. Kinzie, Stress, Refugees and Trauma. S.M. Lowe, A Frank Discussion on Asian Americans and Their Academic and Career Development. K. Chen, C.L. Philip, Asian American Activism, Advocacy and Public Policy. Part 6. Health and Well-Being. S. Ladhani, S.-H. Lee, Physical Health and Wellness. O. Meyer, M. Dhindsa, C. Gabriel, S. Sue, Psychopathology and Clinical Issues with Asian American Populations. K. Kawamura, T. Rice, Body Image Among Asian Americans. C. Yeh, A.Kwong, Indigenous Healing and Coping. N. Tewari, Seeking, Receiving, and Providing Culturally Competent Mental Health Services.