African American psychology : a positive psychology perspective / Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeFreitas, Stacie Craft, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Psychology.

African Americans.

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

xviii, 342 pages ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, [2020]

Summary:

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: DeFreitas, Stacie Craft, African American psychology

ISBN:

9780826150059

0826150055

OCLC:

1110122869

Publisher Number:

99982987845