Psychology in Asia

ISBN-13: 9781032622767 / Twarda / 2024 / 518 str.

Opis

Psychology in Asia: An Introduction is the second edition of this introductory level textbook on psychology and human behavior written with an Asian focus.

Recenzje

'This is a wonderful book for better understanding of the complexities of psychological research across Asian countries. I particularly appreciate the historical review of psychology in Asia and the acknowledgement that Asia comprises so many different traditions, cultures, languages, and approaches to psychology. We need to know much more about psychological principles in Asian contexts, and we equally need to understand the complexities of Asia, particularly beyond the arguably better studied East Asia. I highly recommend this volume to anyone seeking to understand the basics of psychological research in Asia and to those engaging in research anywhere in Asia. What a great resource from which to build future psychological research in the largest and most populous continent in the world.'

Professor Cammie McBride, Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University, USA

'This comprehensive textbook stands out from other introductory psychology textbooks with its astute consideration of Asia's rich history and cultural context. The authors skillfully incorporate mainstream psychological theories and studies with culturally relevant examples and concepts, making it an invaluable resource for anyone eager to explore the intricate connection between psychology and Asian culture.'

Professor Sylvia Xiaohua Chen, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong; Past President, Asian Association of Social Psychology; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Spis treści

Preface  Notes on Contributors  1. Introduction: What Is Psychology?  2. Research Methods and Statistics: What Makes Psychology Believable?  3. Philosophical Roots of Asian Psychology  4. Biological Psychology  5. Consciousness: How We Perceive and Become Aware of Our World  6. Learning and Memory: How Do We Learn and Retain New Knowledge?  7. Motivation and Emotions: What Guides Our Behavior?  8. Growth and Development: A Process of Changes  9. Gender and Sexuality  10. Personality: Dimension, Structure and Development  11. Psychological Disorders  12. Psychotherapies: What can be done when the mind is unwell?  13. Culture and Social Behavior  14. Health Psychology  15. Positive Psychology: How to Live the Good Life  16. Tenets of Asian Psychology  17. Psychology and the Professions: What Do Students of Psychology Do When They Graduate?  18. The Next Steps: The Future of Psychology  Glossary  References  Answers to True/False Quizzes

O autorze

Catherine Tien-Lun Sun is recognized as a leader and pioneer in Chinese psychology and counselling. She is currently Professor of Counselling and Psychology as well as Senior Vice President at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, an institution founded on the preservation and propagation of traditional Chinese culture and the educational ideals of Confucianism. As the former Head of the only department to offer undergraduate counselling training in Hong Kong, and as founding President of the Asian Professional Counselling and Psychology Association and President of the Asia Pacific Rim Confederation of Counsellors, Sun is regarded as a leader and chief architect of the development of counselling and psychological therapy in Asia.

 

Jason Tak-Sang Chow is Associate Professor of Counselling and Psychology, Acting Associate Academic Vice President (Teaching and Learning Development) and Director of the Student Learning and Development Laboratory. As a social psychologist, Chow's primary research interests encompass self-control, motivation, and human resilience, with a particular focus on the motivational aspects of self-regulation, as well as investigating the causes and consequences of human resilience.