Camilla W. Nonterah, Faye Z. Belgrave, Kevin Wendell Allison

African American Psychology

From Africa to America

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Produktbeschreibung

African American Psychology: From Africa to America provides a comprehensive and integrated introduction to the field. The Fifth Edition presents recent advances and developments in African American psychology, including new coverage of systematic and institutional racism, Black empowerment, COVID-19¿s impact on Black communities, and increased attention to heterogeneity within the Black community.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: SAGE Publications
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Dezember 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 177mm
• ISBN-13: 9781071958988
• ISBN-10: 1071958984
• Artikelnr.: 75010907

Autorenporträt

Faye Z. Belgrave is Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Founding Director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention. Her programmatic and research interests are in the areas of health disparities, including drug and HIV prevention among African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Dr. Belgrave's research also focuses on the role of culture and context in prevention interventions, on women's health, and gender related issues. Much of her work has been conducted in collaboration with community-based organizations. Dr. Belgrave is an invited speaker on the topics of African American culture, and community based evaluation and research. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her research, teaching, and service including a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association and a Distinguished Psychologists Award from the Association of Black Psychologists.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Acknowledgments
About The Authors
Section I: Individual and Developmental Processes
Chapter 1: Introduction to African American Psychology
Introduction, Definitions, and Conceptual Frameworks
Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans
Study of African Americans in American Psychology
Self-Determination
Status of African American Psychology Today
Methodological and Research Issues
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 2: African-Centered Psychology
Introduction to African-Centered Psychology and the Africentric Worldview
African American Psychologists and African-Centered Psychology
African-Centered Research With African Americans
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Increasing African-Centered Values
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 3: Self-Attributes and Identity
Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework
Identity: Development and Change
Models of Racial Identity
Sexual Identity and Related Constructs
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Increasing Positive Racial and Ethnic Identity
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 4: Race and Racism
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview
Experiencing Racism
Types of Racism
Consequences of Racism
Coping With Racism
Colorism and Africentric Features
Methodological and Research Issues
Promising Practices for Reducing Racism
Critical Analysis
Summary
Section II: Social Systems and Structures
Chapter 5: Kinship and Family
Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families
Historical Perspective on African American Families
What Does the African American Family Look Like?
Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Strengthening African American Families
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 6: Education and Work
Introduction and Overview
Research on the Educational Experiences of African Americans
Culture and Noncognitive Factors in Education
Perspectives on Work, Career, Vocations, and Employment
Methodological and Research Issues
Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 7: Neighborhoods and Communities
Introduction and Overview
Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community
Conceptual and Theoretical Perspectives on Communities
Research on African American Communities
Methodological and Research Issues
Empirically Supported Practices and Policy for Community and Neighborhood
Improvement
Critical Analysis
Summary
Section III: Individual and Developmental Processes
Chapter 8: Interpersonal and Close Relationships
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives
Friendships and Peer Relationships
Romantic Relationships
Interpersonal Attraction
Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Relationships
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Improving Relationships
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 9: Cognition, Learning, and Language
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework
Learning Style
Language
Methodological and Research Issues
Promising Practices for Increasing Learning and Language Skills
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 10: Religion and Spirituality
Introduction, Definitions, and Religious Practices
Historical Influences
Contemporary African American Churches
The Black MegaChurch
Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being
Contemporary Topics
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Using Religion and Spirituality to Improve Well-being
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 11: Life Span Development
Introduction and Definitions
Demographics
Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans
Research on the Development of African Americans
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Improving Developmental Outcomes
Critical Analysis
Summary
Section IV: Adjustment and Adaptation
Chapter 12: Health, Illness, and Disability
Introduction, Definitions, and Background
Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization
Models of Health and Illness Behaviors
Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 13: Behavioral Health
Introduction and Definitions
Theoretical Perspectives on Psychological Adaptation and Dysfunction Among
African Americans
Mental Health of African Americans
Drug Use Among African Americans
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Improving Behavioral Health
Critical Analysis
Summary
Chapter 14: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior
Introduction
Prosocial Behavior
Antisocial Behavior
Methodological and Research Issues
Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial
Behavior
Critical Analysis
Summary
References