African American psychology : a positive psychology perspective / Stacie Craft DeFreitas, PhD.
| Author/creator | DeFreitas, Stacie Craft author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, NY : Springer Publishing Company, LLC, [2020] |
| Description | xviii, 342 pages ; 26 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "This innovative text is the first to examine the contemporary psychological experience of African Americans through the lens of a positive, strengths-based model. It combats the deficit perspective that has permeated the psychological literature about African Americans by focusing on the strengths that have facilitated their growth and resilience-while also considering existing challenges and struggles. The author examines in depth the major areas of psychological research across family, peer, and romantic relationships, education, work, ethnic-racial socialization and identity, prosocial behavior and civic engagement, and the mental and physical health of African Americans today. With a focus on real life applications, the text includes pedagogical elements introducing topics in Current Events, Interventions in Practice, Individual Issues, African Cultural Values, and Media and Technology"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: DeFreitas, Stacie Craft, African American psychology New York : Springer Publishing Company, 2019. 9780826150066 |
| LCCN | 2019029225 |
| ISBN | 9780826150059 paperback |
| ISBN | 0826150055 paperback |
| ISBN | electronic book |