Africana Health Psychology

A Cultural Perspective

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Africana Health Psychology: A Cultural Perspective consists of a discussion of health psychology among populations of African descent throughout the diaspora and includes those living in the US such as Caribbean and continental Africans of color. The focus of this work is on health equity with an emphasis on cultural affirmation as protective factors. This book is unique because it merges Africana/Black psychology and health psychology, endorses a strength-based, rather than a deficits-based model of health among Black people, and describes research consisting solely of African-descended participants. From the first chapter designed to disrupt the narrative to the last chapter offering hope for a brighter day, the reader is asked to suspend all preconceived notions of Black people and health. Research findings from childhood to old age are explored in culturally grounded theoretical frameworks. Resilience and spirituality are key themes throughout this volume, meant to enhance cultural competency for practitioners, scholars, students, community members, and anyone interested in expanding their skill set or leaving their comfort zones.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-05-09
Mått:158 x 239 x 15 mm
Vikt:354 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:120
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781793632432

Utforska kategorier

Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria inom Historia och arkeologi
Klinisk psykologi inom Medicin
Etnicitet inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Marilyn D. Lovett is currently coordinator for Africana studies and associate professor of psychological science at Valdosta State University.

Recensioner i media

This book is one of a kind! The topics and discussion points presented throughout the seven chapters fills a critical gap that has long existed regarding the relationship between health psychology and people of African descent. As indicated by Marilyn D. Lovett, much of what is written about Black people and health is focused on disparities, deficits, and comparisons. However, this book focuses on culture, history, language, consciousness, and empowerment as important aspects of everyday life that can be used to facilitate wellness and wholeness in Black communities globally. This is a must-read for all psychology educators in higher education. I am excited to use this book in my Health Psychology course!

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Disrupting the NarrativeChapter 2: A Brief Cultural HistoryChapter 3: Theoretical ConsiderationsChapter 4: Moving Toward Healthy LivingChapter 5: Cherishing the ChildrenChapter 6: Empowering the ElderlyChapter 7: Toward a Brighter DayReferencesIndexAbout the Author