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:

1 online resource (362 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Springer Publishing Company, [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. Additional features include learning objectives in each chapter, discussion questions, a closing summary, an extensive trove of additional resources, and PowerPoints and a sample syllabus for instructors. Print version of book includes free, searchable, digital access to the entire contents.Key Features:Serves as the first text to examine African American psychology from a strengths-based perspective Grounded in a lifespan perspective Focuses on ethnic-racial socialization and ethnic-racial identity Addresses mental and physical health Demonstrates how communities have used strength-based techniques to achieve positive outcomes Integrate values common to Western Africa Includes learning objectives, discussion questions, closing summary, and boldfaced key terms Provides PowerPoints and a sample syllabus" -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

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Contents

Special Contributors

Preface

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Part I: Introduction to African American Psychology

Chapter 1: Introduction to African American Psychology and Positive Psychology

Chapter 2: Research and Theory in African American Psychology

Chapter 3: The History of Racism and Oppression in the United States

Part II: Relationships Among African Americans

Chapter 4: Family Relationships Among African Americans

Chapter 5: Friendships and Romantic Relationships Among African Americans

Chapter 6: Neighborhoods and Communities Among African Americans

Part III: Culture, Achievement, and Identity Among African Americans

Chapter 7: Ethnic–Racial Socialization and Ethnic–Racial Identity in African Americans

Chapter 8: Religion and Spirituality in African Americans

Chapter 9: Education, Work, and Achievement in African Americans

Chapter 10: The Psychology of Hip-Hop

Part IV: Health Among African Americans

Chapter 11: Mental Health of African Americans

Chapter 12: Physical Health Among African Americans

Part V: Change and Growth in the African American Community

Chapter 13: African American Pro-Social Behavior and Civic Engagement

Chapter 14: The Future of African Americans

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8261-5006-3

9780826150066