ABSTRACT

This pioneering reader is a collection of fundamental writings on the influence of culture and ethnicity on human social behavior. An overview of current psychological knowledge about African Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and Hispanics/Latinos in the United States, Readings in Ethnic Psychology addresses basic concepts in the field--race, ethnic identity, acculturation and biculturalism. In addition, psychosocial conditions such as risk behaviors, adaptive health behaviors, psychological distress, and culturally appropriate interventions are also explored.

part II|29 pages

Psychology and Ethnicity

chapter 3|16 pages

Basic Behavioral Science Research for Mental Health

Sociocultural and Environmental Processes

chapter 4|11 pages

Some Dubious Premises in Research and Theory on Racial Differences

Scientific, Social, and Ethical Issues

part III|42 pages

Ethnic Identity

chapter 5|27 pages

Ethnic Identity in Adolescents and Adults

Review of Research

chapter 6|13 pages

Resolving “Other” Status

Identity Development of Biracial Individuals

part IV|43 pages

Acculturation and Biculturalism

chapter 7|6 pages

Acculturative Stress

part VIII|93 pages

Culturally Appropriate Interventions

chapter 20|13 pages

Research on Mental Health Services for Hispanics

Targets of Convergence

chapter 24|19 pages

Mental Health and Well-Being of Black Women

Toward Strategies of Empowerment

chapter 25|16 pages

Substance Abuse Treatment

Cultural Barriers in the Asian American Community