Asian American Psychology

Nita Tewari is a licensed psychologist and the Founder and CEO of SITARA Psychology Center, a mental health practice specializing in providing therapy services, psychological support and leadership coaching to young adults, women and professionals. She is also the author of Counseling and Psychotherapy for South Asian Americans (Routledge, 2023)Alvin A. Alvarez is currently Professor of counseling and Associate Dean of the College of Health and Social Sciences at San Francisco State University, USA.Michu Fu is Professor of Clinical Psychology at Alliant International University, USA. They graduated with an emphasis in Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology (MCCP) and they are also Visiting Professor of National Taiwan University.

Remarkably, Asian American Psychology: Expanding Identities, 2nd Edition not only meets the high standard set by its predecessor—it surpasses it. Written by leading scholars, experts, and practitioners in Asian American psychology, each chapter offers cutting-edge insights and perspectives, integrating theoretical, conceptual, and real‑world applications across a wide range of topics…This second edition is poised to become the new gold standard in the field. Rich, comprehensive, and urgently relevant, it is a goldmine of knowledge at a time when such understanding is critically needed.~ Derald Wing Sue PhD, Columbia University, USA.Addressing “Asian American psychology” is always an ambitious endeavor, because it requires simultaneously recognizing the vast heterogeneity of the Asian diaspora in the United States, and the tender balancing act of exploring complex colonization and migration histories and intersectionalities. Asian American Psychology: Expanding Identities elegantly consolidates the expertise of diverse scholars to address contemporary developmental, systemic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal issues in these understudied subgroups and populations. This book is an essential and comprehensive resource for students, researchers, and clinicians seeking a nuanced and grounded exploration of the myriad acculturative, psychological and psychosocial considerations faced by the range of Asian communities in the United States.~ Ramani Durvasula PhD, New York Times Bestselling Author.Asian American Psychology: Expanding Identities is a foundational distillation of decades of expertise on bimodal, intersectional APIDA communities. Outstanding researchers and clinical experts in APIDA mental health have deftly woven historical context, psychological research, and heritage wisdom into timely and accessible chapters. The uncolonized, action-oriented chapters integrating social determinants of health and their relevance to psychopathology risk factors can be a resource and guide in health promotion and community empowerment. This is an essential volume for all readers seeking in depth knowledge of Asian American Psychology. Reading this felt like engaging in a masterclass with top Asian American Psychology mentors.~ Helen H. Hsu PsyD, Stanford University, USA.Asian American perspectives and experiences can significantly inform American and global conversations on colonialism, immigration, racism, trauma, Indigeneity, well-being, and many other topics and issues. This makes Asian American Psychology: Expanding Identities especially relevant, timely, and critical. Drs. Nita Tiwari, Alvin Alvarez, and Michi Fu have done an outstanding job of assembling a group of scholars, service providers, and community leaders who not only provide coverage and discussion of these issues that are based on rigorous science and scholarship, but are also grounded in the realities of the communities they represent. This book is a must-have and a must-read!~ E. J. R. David PhD - University of Alaska Anchorage, USA.

• PART I: FOUNDATION AND ROOTS OF ASIAN AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGY1: Asian Americans: An Overview of History, Diversity, Complexity and ResiliencyMatthew Mock 2: History of Asian American PsychologyFrederick T. L. Leong, Yutong (Ritornia) Zheng, Xizhi Liu and Nita Tewari3: Research MethodsLinda Toch, Anne Saw and Sumie Okazaki4: Model Minority Myth: Rethinking the ConceptAndrew Young ChoiPART II: BALANCING MULTIPLE WORLDS5: Acculturation and Enculturation: Theory, Research & PracticeBryan Kim, Han Na Suj and Eunseon Gong6: Asian American Racial and Ethnic IdentityTai Chang and Karl Kwan7: Religion and SpiritualityDaniel D. Lee, Kin Cheung George Lee, and Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria 8: Colonialism: Societal and Psychological Impacts on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,Kevin Nadal, Sheharyar Hussain and Kristina Arevalo9: Intersectionality and APIDA CommunitiesMarcia LiuPART III: GENDER AND INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS 10: Asian American Women: The Price of Invisibility, Obligation, and BeautyMichi Fu, Weiying (Lucky) Chen, Donna Hajhamid and Kai Basler-Chang11: Asian American Men, Masculinity, and Asianized Attribution: Intersections of Masculinity, Race, and SexualityJennifer Youna Jang, Derek Kenji Iwamoto, and William Ming Liu12: Queer and Trans ANHPI Communities: History, Research, and ActionSaumya Arora and Anneliese Singh13. "We Don’t Talk About That": Influence, Stigma and Advocacy in APIDA SexualityMichi Fu, Arpine Markosyan and Liliana Garcia14: Relationships in the Asian American Community: Dating, Partnerships, and Arranged MarriageMuninder Alhuwalia, Anjali Badrinath, Lisa Suzuki, and Haruka Kokaze15: Asian American and Pacific Islander FamiliesLisa Liu, Shu-wen Wang, Heejung Park and Joey FungPART IV: NEXT GENERATION16: Parenting: Bridging Families Through Conversation and EmpathyAlexandra Thurston and Diane Hayashino17: Adopted Asian Americans: Culture Migration and RaceOh Myo Kim, Adam King Marisa Huang and Richard M. Lee18: Parachute KidsTeresa Mok19: Multiracial Asian Americans: Historical and Theoretical Frameworks for Identity and Mental HealthHaejin Jang and Annabelle L. AtkinPART V: SOCIAL AND LIFE ISSUES20: Racism: “It Isn’t Fair”Alvin Alvarez and Leslie Jaeyoun Shin 21: APIDA Media: From the Margins to the MainstreamJeffrey Scott Mio, Michi Fu, Michelle Sugihara and Raphael Solano22: Psychological Considerations for Evolving Asian American Career Lifespan Development,Susana M. Lowe23: Stress, Trauma, and Refugee ResiliencePa Her and Nancy N. Truong24: Advocacy and Policy Change for Asian American CommunitiesAnne Saw, Sherry C. Wang, Grace A. Chen, and Manjusha P. KulkarniPART VI: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING25: Physical Health and WellnessShamin Ladhani, Shin Ye Kim and Patrina Wong26: Psychopathology and Clinical Issues with Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American PopulationsDuyen Tran, Carmel S. Saad, Sabrina Misra, and Oanh L. Meyer27: Body Image Among Asian AmericansAimee C. Chan, Kathleen Y. Kawamura, and Thomas P. Le28. Asian Americans and AddictionsAlice W. Cheng and Jennifer F. Hsia 29: Indigenous HealingDonna Demanrig and Marilisa Raju30: Cultural Compass: Guiding Mental Health Services for Asian Pacific Islander and Desi AmericansAmy La and Sherwin Imperio