Latino Children and Families in the United States

Latino Children and Families in the United States
Author: Josefina M. Contreras
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2002-09-30
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0313012016

The Latino population in the United States continues to grow and now represents 12% of the population. Yet, remarkably little attention has been paid to understanding parenting and child development processes among Latino families. Although research on Latino parenting is beginning to emerge, the field is in need of further structure and direction. This volume addresses this need and advances the field both by presenting state-of-the-art research on Latino parenting and also by proposing conceptual and methodological frameworks that can provide the field with further integration and direction. In addition to presenting innovative research examining parental beliefs and practices of Latino families from different socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds, authors provide frameworks for identifying the origins of these beliefs and practices, and provide a rich picture of both the values that can be considered Latino and the social and demographic normative and at-risk Latino samples. Finally, methodological and conceptual recommendations for future research on each cited area, as well as the field, are presented.

Community Psychology

Community Psychology
Author: John Moritsugu
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 403
Release: 2015-07-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1317349946

Community Psychology, 5/e focuses on the prevention of problems, the promotion of well-being, empowerment of members within a community, the appreciation of diversity, and an ecological model for the understanding of human behavior. Attention is paid to both “classic” early writings and the most recent journal articles and reviews by today’s practitioners and researchers. Historical and alternative methods of effecting social change are explored in this book, with the overall theme that the environment is as important as the individual in it. This text is available in a variety of formats – digital and print. Learning Goals Upon completing this book, readers will be able to: Understand the historical and contemporary principles of community psychology. Apply theory and research to social services, mental health, health, legal, and public health systems

The Chicana Studies Index

The Chicana Studies Index
Author: Lillian Castillo-Speed
Publisher: Chicano Studies Library
Total Pages: 466
Release: 1992
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

The definitive source. Never before has the researcher had this kind of detailed subject access to the research literature on Mexican American women. Comprehensive in its scope, this guide covers not only traditional areas such as immigration, fertility, & sex roles, but also documents the ground-breaking studies on Chicana sexuality. The latest research on Chicanas & health issues such as AIDS, mental health, & medical care are also covered. Complete bibliographic citations for journal articles, books, dissertations, working papers, & articles in books are listed under appropriate subject headings from the Chicano Thesaurus. Author & title indexes also provide useful access.

Curriculum Resources in Chicano Studies

Curriculum Resources in Chicano Studies
Author: Gary D. Keller
Publisher: Bilingual Review Press (AZ)
Total Pages: 364
Release: 1989
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This volume contains, at the under-graduate level, twenty course syllabi in the critical disciplines that impact the multidisciplinary field of Chicano studies. At the graduate level, a review of the production of Chicano-focused doctoral dissertations in the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences is provided.

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.

Journal of International Students, 2019 Vol 9(4)

Journal of International Students, 2019 Vol 9(4)
Author: Krishna Bista
Publisher: OJED/STAR
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2019-11-15
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

The Journal of International Students (JIS), an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750), publishes scholarly peer reviewed articles on international students in tertiary education, secondary education, and other educational settings that make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice in the internationalization of higher education. visit: www.ojed.org/jis

Multicultural Psychology

Multicultural Psychology
Author: Gordon Nagayama Hall
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2015-08-26
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1317346408

This text introduces student to cultural and minority status issues in psychology, and the role of multicultural issues in mainstream research. It focuses on multiple cultural groups that co-exist in the United States, and the sociopolitical aspects of this co-existence. An emphasis on empirical research findings complements the “real life” relevance of multicultural psychology.