Cross-cultural psychology : understanding diverse communities / Jeffery Scott Mio, Saba Safdar, Lori A. Barker, Melanie M. Domenech RodrÃguez, John Gonzalez.
Edition:
Canadian edition.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2023
Description:
xxii, 350 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Previously published under title: Multicultural psychology. New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2020. Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-340) and index.
Contents:
What is culture and cross-cultural psychology? -- Cross-cultural issues involving research and testing -- Diversity and world views -- Cultural differences in communication -- Immigrants, refugees, and the acculturation process -- Stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism -- Cultural identity development -- Culture and physical health -- Culture and mental health : disorders and treatments -- Where do we go from here? Building cultural competence.
Summary:
"Cross-Cultural Psychology combines quantitative and qualitative research with anecdotal material to examine multicultural issues and capture the richness of diverse cultures in relation to psychology. This Canadian edition delivers first-person narrative accounts by people in Canada of all ages and cultural backgrounds to illustrate compelling topics such as communication, racial and cultural identity, development, racism, worldviews, and immigration within the Canadian national context."-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.