Acculturation

Acculturation
Author: Kevin M. Chun
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2003-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781557989208

Annotation An anthology of 11 studies synthesize research findings on acculturation that have been reported in specialist journals on the ethnic groups studied, or on theoretical and empirical issues, and so not readily available to psychologists in general. They discuss developments in theory, measurement, and applied research; individual and family processes; and acculturation, psychosocial adjustment, and health. Most of the contributors are research psychologists in the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health

The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health
Author: Seth J. Schwartz
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2017
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190215216

The Oxford Handbook of Acculturation and Health brings together acculturation theory and methodology with work linking acculturative processes to overall health outcomes. The blending of these two streams of literature is critical to move advances in acculturation theory and research into practical application for researchers, practitioners, educators, and policy makers.

The Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology

The Cambridge Handbook of Acculturation Psychology
Author: David L. Sam
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 17
Release: 2006-08-03
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1139458221

In recent years the topic of acculturation has evolved from a relatively minor research area to one of the most researched subjects in the field of cross-cultural psychology. This edited handbook compiles and systemizes the current state of the art by exploring the broad international scope of acculturation. A collection of the world's leading experts in the field review the various contexts for acculturation, the central theories, the groups and individuals undergoing acculturation (immigrants, refugees, indigenous people, expatriates, students and tourists) and discuss how current knowledge can be applied to make both the process and its outcome more manageable and profitable. Building on the theoretical and methodological framework of cross-cultural psychology, the authors focus specifically on the issues that arise when people from one culture move to another culture and the reciprocal adjustments, tensions and benefits involved.

Handbook of Multicultural Perspectives on Stress and Coping

Handbook of Multicultural Perspectives on Stress and Coping
Author: Paul T. P. Wong
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 641
Release: 2007-02-15
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0387262385

The only book currently available that focuses and multicultural, cross-cultural and international perspectives of stress and coping A very comprehensive resource book on the subject matter Contains many groundbreaking ideas and findings in stress and coping research Contributors are international scholars, both well-established authors as well as younger scholars with new ideas Appeals to managers, missionaries, and other professions which require working closely with people from other cultures

The Handbook of Chicana/o Psychology and Mental Health

The Handbook of Chicana/o Psychology and Mental Health
Author: Roberto J. Velasquez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 539
Release: 2004-09-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1135637024

Mexican-Americans now constitute two thirds of what has become the largest and fastest-growing minority group in the United States, Hispanics. They have distinct cultural patterns and values that those who seek to serve them competently as clinicians and educators, and those who attempt to study them, need to understand. This is the first comprehensive overview of the psychology of the Chicana/o experience since 1984. Solidly grounded in the latest theory and research, much of which is relevant to other Latina/o groups as well, The Handbook of Chicana/o Psychology and Mental Health is an indispensable source of up-to-date information and guidance for mental health and education professionals, their trainees and students; and for social and behavioral scientists interested in the impact of cultural differences in multicultural settings.

Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families

Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families
Author: Nhi-ha Trinh
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2009-01-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1603274375

Asian Americans are the fastest growing minority group in the United States. When Asian immigrants arrive in the United States, they regularly encounter a vast number of difficulties integrating themselves into their new culture. In Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families, distinguished researchers and clinicians discuss the process of acculturation for individuals and their families, addressing the mental health needs of Asian Americans and thoroughly examining the acculturative process, its common stressors, and characteristics associated with resiliency. This first-of-its-kind, multi-dimensional title synthesizes current acculturation research, while presenting those concepts within a clinical framework. In addition to providing an in-depth look at both past and present research and offering directions for future topics to explore, the book also offers a range of practical tools such as research scales to measure levels of acculturation, interview techniques, and clinical approaches for special populations including children, the elderly, and their families. Thought-provoking and informative, Handbook of Mental Health and Acculturation in Asian American Families will enhance the understanding of the clinical and sociocultural problems Asian Americans face, providing clinicians with all the necessary insights to better care for their patients.

Readings in Multicultural Practice

Readings in Multicultural Practice
Author: Glenn C. Gamst
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2008-02-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1412965179

Readings in Multicultural Practice features a wellspring of seminal research studies critical to understanding the complex issues surrounding mental health care and diversity. Providing a wealth of in-depth research into delivering culturally competent care, this rich anthology examines general issues in multicultural counseling competence training; ethnic minority intervention and treatment research; and sociocultural diversities.

The Handbook of Culture and Psychology

The Handbook of Culture and Psychology
Author: David Matsumoto
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2001-09-20
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0190285087

This book provides a state of the art review of selected areas and topics in cross-cultural psychology written by eminent figures in the field. Each chapter not only reviews the latest research in its respective area, but also goes further in integrating and synthesizing across areas. The Handbook of Culture and Psychology is a unique and timely contribution that should serve as a valuable reference and guide for beginning researchers and scholars alike.

Multicultural Approaches to Health and Wellness in America

Multicultural Approaches to Health and Wellness in America
Author: Regan A. R. Gurung
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 700
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1440803501

Led by a UCLA-trained health psychologist, a team of experts describes non-traditional treatments that are quickly becoming more common in Western society, documenting cultural variations in health and sickness practices to underscore the diversity among human society. This unique two-volume set describes the variety of cultural approaches to health practiced by people of varying cultural heritages and places them in stark context with traditional Western approaches to health care and medicine. Examining health practices such as Ayurveda, an ancient system of medicine that focuses on the body, the sense organs, the mind, and the soul; and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the author examines why these different approaches can explain some of the cultural variations in health behaviors, differences in why people get sick, and how they cope with illness. Traditional health care providers of all kinds—including clinicians, counselors, doctors, nurses, and social workers—will all greatly benefit by learning about vastly different approaches to health, while general readers and scholars alike will gain insight into the rich diversity of world culture and find the material fascinating.