African American Identity and the Psychological Well-being of Adolescents
Author: Cynthia E. Winston
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13:
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African American Children and Mental Health
Author: Nancy E. Hill
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2011-07-06
Total Pages: 546
ISBN-13: 0313383030
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis groundbreaking two-volume set examines the psychological, social, physical, and environmental factors that undermine or support healthy development in African American children while considering economic, historical, and public policies. How does one go about shifting the psychology of a people whose sense of worth, purpose, and potential have been denigrated and disenfranchised for decades? What specific factors conspire to douse African American children's dreams before they reach adolescence? And what can we learn from African American families determined to help their children beat the odds and succeed? This unique two-volume set examines the forces affecting psychological development and achievement motivation in African American children today. These books address the current political, global, economic, and social contexts as they impact African American families and tackle the tough issues of genes, environment, and race. Experts from leading universities, research institutes, federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations discuss factors such as parenting beliefs and practices, peer influences, school and community environments, racial profiling, race and ethnicity, spirituality, and immigrant status.
African American Identity
Author: Jas M. Sullivan
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 2012-04-26
Total Pages: 472
ISBN-13: 0739171755
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJas M. Sullivan and Ashraf M. Esmail’s African American Identity: Racial and Cultural Dimensions of the Black Experience is a collection which makes use of multiple perspectives across the social sciences to address complex issues of race and identity. The contributors tackle questions about what African American racial identity means, how we may go about quantifying it, what the factors are in shaping identity development, and what effects racial identity has on psychological, political, educational, and health-related behavior. African American Identity aims to continue the conversation, rather than provide a beginning or an end. It is an in-depth study which uses quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods to explore the relationship between racial identity and psychological well-being, effects on parents and children, physical health, and related educational behavior. From these vantage points, Sullivan and Esmail provide a unique opportunity to further our understanding, extend our knowledge, and continue the debate.
African American Psychology
Author: Faye Z. Belgrave
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2018-04-19
Total Pages: 942
ISBN-13: 1506333427
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfrican American Psychology: From Africa to America provides comprehensive coverage of the field of African American psychology. Authors Faye Z. Belgrave and Kevin W. Allison skillfully convey the integration of African and American influences on the psychology of African Americans using a consistent theme throughout the text—the idea that understanding the psychology of African Americans is closely linked to understanding what is happening in the institutional systems in the United States. The Fourth Edition reflects notable advances and important developments in the field over the last several years, and includes evidence-based practices for improving the overall well-being of African American communities
The Psychology of Black Boys and Adolescents
Author: Kirkland C. Vaughans
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2014-06-30
Total Pages: 945
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDrawing on personal insights and research-based knowledge, this important work facilitates understanding of the psychological struggles of young African American males and offers ameliorative strategies. Despite examples set by successful black men in all walks of life, the truth remains that a disproportionate number of black boys and young men underperform at school, suffer from PTSD, and, too often, find themselves on a pathway to jail. The two-volume The Psychology of Black Boys and Adolescents marks the first attempt to catalog the many psychological influences that can stack the deck against black male children—and to suggest interventions. Bringing together an expansive collection of new and classic research from a wide variety of disciplines, this set sheds light on the complex circumstances faced by young black men in the United States. Contributions by authors Kirkland Vaughans and Warren Spielberg contain insights from the groundbreaking "Brotherman" study, conducted over a ten-year period to report on the lives and psychological challenges of over a hundred African American boys and their families. Among the myriad issues studied in this set are the often-negative expectations of society, the influence of gangs, and the impact of racism and poverty. Of equal importance, the work explores culturally specific ways to engage families, youths, communities, and policymakers in the development of healthy, safe, educated boys who will become whole and successful adults.
African American Psychology
Author: Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Published: 2019-11-06
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 0826150063
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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
African American Psychology
Author: Faye Z. Belgrave
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2018-04-19
Total Pages: 714
ISBN-13: 1506333419
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfrican American Psychology: From Africa to America, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of the field of African American psychology. Authors Faye Z. Belgrave and Kevin W. Allison skillfully convey the integration of African and American influences on the psychology of African Americans using a consistent theme throughout the text—the idea that understanding the psychology of African Americans is closely linked to understanding what is happening in the institutional systems in the United States. The Fourth Edition reflects notable advances and important developments in the field over the last several years, and includes evidence-based practices for improving the overall well-being of African American communities. New to the Fourth Edition Coverage of current issues affecting African Americans and causing changes in the social-political environment include the Black Lives Matter movement, racial trauma, and more. Content from blogs has been added to chapter-opening cover stories to reflect the more modern ways news and information are obtained. More coverage of literature and research on Blacks throughout the diaspora, especially in Africa, provide historical context and documents heterogeneity among African Americans in the United States. Expanded coverage of topics as a result of recent research includes LGBTQ individuals, African American fathers, colorism, intersectionality, electronic cigarettes, social media, and more.
Well Water:Not My Real Name
Author: Danny E. Blanchard
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Published: 2014-12-26
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 1503513823
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRacial identity, or the significance and meaning that individuals attribute to race, is recognized as a key factor in how African Americans cope with racism experiences. Unfortunately, however, the few studies that have examined African Americans’ responses to racist events have failed to account for differences across situations that African Americans experience, making it difficult to ascertain whether differences in coping are due to person variables, the situation, or both. In the present study, we adopted a stress and coping approach to examine the relations among racial identity, racism-related stress appraisal, and coping with lifetime racism experiences.
The Acting White Accusation, Racial Identity, and Psychological Well-being in African American Adolescents
Author: Marsheena S. Murray
Publisher:
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 91
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe acting white accusation (AWA) is defined as being accused of exhibiting what is perceived by other Black youth as stereotypical "White" characteristics, . This may occur in areas such as school achievement, dress, speech, or socializing with certain peer groups. Adolescents accused of acting white may be rejected and ostracized by their peer group during adolescence--a time when the opinions of peers are particularly salient. Research suggests that the acting white accusation (AWA) creates distress for African American adolescents, and being accused of acting white may significantly impact adolescent's functioning. The goal of the current study is to evaluate the relationship between the acting white accusation, racial identity, and measures of psychological well-being. The current study examined the relationship between experiencing the AWA, racial identity, educational beliefs, and psychological well-being among 107 African American adolescents. Direct ("You are acting white") and indirect ("You dress preppy") accusations were examined. Results indicated significant differences with adolescents who directly and indirectly experienced the AWA reporting higher anxiety than those who only indirectly experienced the AWA. Adolescents who endorsed certain positive educational beliefs received the AWA more frequently. Regression analyses showed that educational beliefs predicted the amount of bother adolescents reported experiencing. The implications of these findings, as well as limitations and directions for future research are discussed.
African Americans and Mental Health
Author: Mary Olufunmilayo Adekson
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 159
ISBN-13: 3030771318
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book enumerates the unique challenges, barriers, needs, and trauma of being an African American in the United States, and at the same time highlights what needs to be done to improve and foster the mental health healing of this population. This includes practical applications and strategic solutions that work, such as the family togetherness and ardent spiritual beliefs that form the basis for resilient and vibrant mental health among African Americans. This contributed volume features the authorship of counseling professionals, most of whom are African American themselves. Because of their own personal experiences, they are able to emphasize cogent helping strategies for this population, to show how to move forward with encouragement. The book also highlights ways to promote life that is mentally healthy and holistic for African Americans. Topics covered within the chapters include: Mental Health Challenges Unique to African American Children and Adolescents Diagnosis Issues with African Americans Culture of Family Togetherness, Emotional Resilience, and Spiritual Lifestyles Inherent in African Americans from the Time of Slavery Until Now The Trauma of Being an African American in the 21st Century Training, Recruiting, and Retaining African American Mental Health Professionals African Americans and Mental Health: Practical and Strategic Solutions to Barriers, Needs, and Challenges is an essential resource for helping professionals who work with this population, including psychiatrists, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals. The book also should be of interest to researchers, instructors, and students in Counseling, Social Work, and Psychology.
