Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION AND HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Chapter 1. Introduction to African American Psychology
Introduction, Definitions, and Conceptual Frameworks |
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Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans |
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Study of African Americans in American Psychology |
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Status of African American Psychology Today |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Chapter 2. African-Centered Psychology
Introduction to African-Centered Psychology and the Africentric Worldview |
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African American Psychologists and African-Centered Psychology |
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African-Centered Research With African Americans |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Empirically Based Programs in Africentric Psychology |
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Chapter 3. Self-Attributes and Identity
Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework |
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Self-Concept Among African Americans |
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Identity: Development and Change |
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Models of Racial Identity |
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Acculturation, Racial Socialization, Gender Roles, and Masculinity |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Best Practices for Increasing Positive Racial and Ethnic Identity and Racial Socialization |
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Chapter 4. Race and Racism
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Evidenced-Based and Promising Practices for Reducing Racism |
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SECTION II. SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES
Chapter 5. Kinship and Family
Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families |
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African American Family Structure |
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What Does the African American Family Look Like? |
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Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Evidenced-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families |
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Chapter 6. Education and Work
Introduction and Overview |
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Research on the Educational Experiences of African Americans |
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Culture and Noncognitive Factors in Education |
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Perspectives on Work, Career, Vocations, and Employment |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes |
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Chapter 7. Neighborhoods and Communities
Introduction and Overview |
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Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community |
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Theoretical Perspectives on Communities |
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Research on African American Communities |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Empirically Supported Practices and Policy for Community and Neighborhood Improvement |
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SECTION III. INDIVIDUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES
Chapter 8. Interpersonal and Close Relationships
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives |
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Friendships and Peer Relationships |
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Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships |
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Relationships |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Best Practices for Improving Relationships |
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Chapter 9. Cognition, Learning, and Language
Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Promising Practices for Increasing Cognitive and Language Skills |
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Chapter 10. Religion and Spirituality
Introduction, Definitions, and Background |
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Contemporary African American Churches |
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Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Empirically Based Practices Using Religion and Spirituality |
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Chapter 11. Life Span Development
Introduction and Definitions |
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Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans |
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Research on the Development of African Americans |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Best Practices and Promising Interventions for Improving Developmental Outcomes |
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SECTION IV. ADJUSTMENT AND ADAPTATION
Chapter 12. Health, Illness, and Disability
Introduction, Definitions, and Background |
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Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization |
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Models of Health and Illness Behaviors |
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Cultural Models of Health and Illness |
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Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Empirically Supported Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality |
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Chapter 13. Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health
Introduction and Definitions |
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Theoretical Perspectives on Psychological Adaptation and Dysfunction Among African Americans |
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Data on Mental Health of African Americans |
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Research on the Role of Culture, Identity, and Discrimination in Well-Being |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Promising and Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes |
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Chapter 14. Drug Use and Abuse
Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives |
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Current Drug Use Among African Americans |
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Diversity in Substance Use and Abuse Among Blacks |
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Causes and Consequences of Drug Use |
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Methodological and Research Issues |
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Best Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use |
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Chapter 15. Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior
Methodological and Research Issues |
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Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior |
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References
Author Index
Subject Index