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Consequences of the Internet for Self and Society
Is Social Life Being Transformed?
Häftad, 2002
499 kr
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The Internet is becoming a primary means of interpersonal communication, and with this comes implications for many aspects of social life. This book examines these from a variety of perspectives: psychological well-being, interpersonal relationships, social identity, group conflict, negotiation and …
Women's Sexualities
New Perspectives on Sexual Orientation and Gender
Av Letitia Anne Peplau, Linda D. Garnets m. fl.
Häftad, 2000
670 kr
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Researchers and theorists who attempt to generalize about sexuality and sexual orientation in both men and women simultaneously often take male experiences as the norm and ignore unique aspects of women's lives. The purpose of this issue is to focus attention on scientific research and theory about …
Promoting Environmentalism
Häftad, 2000
485 kr
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This book focuses on the psychology, sociology, and public policy of global environmental issues. The goals of the book are: to describe the current state of the environment and environmentalismto present new theories and research on environmental attitudes and behaviorsto explore obstacles and …
International Perspectives on the Well-Being of Older Adults
Av Antonucci, Toni C. Antonucci m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
485 kr
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Old age represents a new frontier. The number of older people is increasing throughout the world. This changing demography affects individuals, but also families, communities and societies. The focus of this special issue is the well-being of older adults on different continents. Scientists from …
Youth Perspectives on Violence and Injustice
Häftad, 2003
640 kr
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Youth Perspectives on Violence and Injustice explores the myths and realities of adolescent's participation in violent behavior and the volence perpetrated against them because of ethnicity, sexuality, and gender. It explores the causes as well as the possible solutions for this growing issue in …
50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
Interethnic Contact and Change in the 21st Century
Av Zirkel, Sabrina Zirkel m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
485 kr
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In 2004, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, yet issues of racial and ethnic integration in schools and colleges remain. The articles in this Issue explore both the processes and implications of interethnic contact in educational settings from elementary schools …
Current Reproductive Technologies
Psychological, Ethical, Cultural and Political Considerations
Av S. M. Harvey, Beckman m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
719 kr
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In order for new reproductive technologies to improve the health and well-being of women, they must be acceptable and accessible. Therefore, it is imperative to learn not only about the technology, but also about the individuals for whom it is intended. In Current Reproductive Technologies 2ed, the …
Ageism 2005
Av Nelson, Todd D. Nelson m. fl.
Häftad, 2005
583 kr
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Humans automatically categorize others in social perception. Some categorizations race, gender, and age -- are so automatic that they are termed "primitive categories." As we categorize, we develop stereotypes about the categories. Researchers know much about racism and sexism, but comparatively …
Religion as a Meaning System
Av Israela Silberman, Edward Ed. Silberman m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
403 kr
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This volume focuses on exploring the impact of religion from a social science point of view by presenting the meaning system approach to the contemporary practice of religion, within social personality psychology and related fields; and to show the interdisciplinary, multimethod research being …
Human Behavior and Environmental Sustainability
Av Charles Vlek, Linda Steg m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
581 kr
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Environmental sustainability is a necessity for all countries worldwide, and it is strongly related to human quality of life. Given that sustainability problems largely result from human-environment interactions, social and behavioral research is developing as a necessary complement to …
Intergenerational Relations
Theory, Research and Policy
Av Toni C. Antonucci, James S. Jackson m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
534 kr
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Changing times mean that people are living longer and in more complex families. Changes include greater geographical mobility, increased racial and ethnic diversity, new patterns of immigration and identity reformulation, and changing work and family roles. With governmental resources decreasing, …
Unexpected Educational Pathways
Av Elizabeth A. Peck, Andrew H. Feinstein m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
724 kr
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The authors consider various forms of non-normative educational pathways within the cultural contexts of Canada, England, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United States of America. Rather than conducting cross-cultural comparisons of normative educational pathways, the authors focus on (a) …
Prejudice and Discrimination in Europe
Av Andreas Zick, Thomas F. Pettigrew m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
527 kr
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All papers concentrate on empirical findings throughout Europe as well as cross-national comparisons. This research reveals both consistent patterns and intriguing differences across countries. New research data from Western and Eastern European surveys and experiments New theoretical …
Democracy and Disenfranchisement
Av Kevin Lanning, Rick H. Hoyle
Häftad, 2008
682 kr
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Psychologists, political scientists, and experts in election law present a multidisciplinary perspective on voting. Personality characteristics such as motivation, values, and efficacy are considered, as are demographic variables such as education, age, and social classExamines the reciprocal …
Young Peoples Perspectives on the Rights of the Child
Implications for Theory, Research and Practice
Av Martin D. Ruck, Stacey S. Horn m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
696 kr
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This special issue highlights the complexity, breadth, and range of topics pertaining to children’s rights as a social issue. The contributions included in this issue provide current theory and empirical research addressing the ways in which children and youth conceptualize their need for rights in …
New Perspectives on Human-Animal Interactions
Theory, Policy, and Research
Av Sarah Knight, Harold Herzog m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
676 kr
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Animals are important in human psychological and cultural life, and our relationships with other species are psychological and morally complicated. This special issue presents a series of original research articles concerning attitudes towards animals, the ethics of their treatment, the effects of …
Social and Psychological Dynamics of Collective Action
From Theory and Research to Policy and Practice
Av Aarti Iyer, Martijn van Zomeren m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
625 kr
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Collective action is one of the core mechanisms of social change, and thus of major importance to social scientists, practitioners, and policy-makers. This book brings together recent insights on the social and psychological dynamics of collective action and social change, with contributions from …
Latinos and Latino Immigrants in the United States
Av Carey S. Ryan, Juan F. Casas m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
620 kr
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The dramatic increase in the U.S. of people who are considered Latino or Latino immigrants has generated a need for understanding the experiences and consequences associated with a Latino culture. The present issue brings together research and theory in psychology, sociology, education, culture …
Intergroup Relations in Post Apartheid South Africa
Change, and Obstacles to Change
Av Gillian Finchilescu, Colin Tredoux m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
634 kr
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This volume brings together research that has investigated change and obstacles to change in intergroup relations in South Africa. Reflects on theories of intergroup behavior that are current in the international literature.Highlights issues of interest when considering a transformation in which …
Social Stigma and Social Disadvantage
Av Manuela Barreto, Naomi Ellemers m. fl.
Häftad, 2010
620 kr
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The aim of this special issue is to contribute to the advancement of current knowledge on social stigmatization. Progress in this area has been thwarted by seemingly incompatible findings and unresolved debates. This special issue includes contributions that bear on some of the most important …
Immigrants and Hosts
Perceptions, Interactions, and Transformations
Av Kay Deaux, Victoria M. Esses m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
605 kr
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This issue focuses on the contribution of psychological theory and research to facilitating successful immigration and integration.Coverage includes both sides of the equation-the attitudes and values of members of the host society as well as the motivations and experiences of immigrants …
75 Years of Social Science for Social Action
Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on SPSSI's Scholar-Activist Legacy
Av Alexandra Rutherford, Frances Cherry m. fl.
Häftad, 2011
580 kr
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This issue focuses critical attention on a number of topics (e.g., he environment, homosexuality, international relations) that have not been taken up in previous historical issues of the journal.
Listening to the Voices of Poor Women
Av Bernice Lott, Heather E. Bullock m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
357 kr
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The subject of poverty in the United States is one of central concern, with regards to social issues and justice. Its relative invisibility in psychology reflects the discipline's dominant middle-class standpoint. This issue focuses specifically on the voices of poor women in the United States.
Immigrants and Immigration
Av Victoria M. Esses, John F. Dovidio m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
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This book discusses the role of psychology in understanding the processes associated with immigrants and immigration, and in meeting the challenge of managing immigration successfully and in ways that facilitate the achievement and well-being of immigrants, that benefit the country collectively, …
Community Involvement
Theoretical Approaches and Educational Initiatives
Av Arthur Stukas, Michelle Dunlap m. fl.
Häftad, 2002
350 kr
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The contributors to this special issue present an overview of the recent history and trends associated with community involvement, including definitions, goals, major movements, and examples of specific models. A special emphasis is given to service-learning programs and the factors that produce …
Residential Context of Health
Av Terry A. Hartig, Roderick Lawrence m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
366 kr
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Psychological and social processes that connect health with housing come into focus in this collection of original papers. Eminent European and North American scholars provide conceptual and analytical tools useful for further enhancing our understanding of the relations among housing, residence, …
Contemporary Perspectives on Privacy
Social, Psychological, Political
Av Stephen T. Margulis, Irene Hanson Frieze
Häftad, 2003
304 kr
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Beginning with an introduction that defines and explores privacy as a social and psychological concept and continuing with articles that discuss the ramifications of privacy for social policy, psychology and theory, this book provides an in-depth and insightful look at privacy as a pertinent social …
Psychological Meanings of Social Class in the Context of Education
Av Joan M. Ostrove, Elizabeth R. Cole m. fl.
Häftad, 2003
340 kr
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This issue of JSI is an effort to engage psychologists in a critical study of social class; that is, a systematic, research-based literature focused on the exploration of the psychological meaning of social class to diverse groups of people. Because educational institutions both attempt to offer …
Arab-Jewish Coexistence Programs
Av Rachel Hertz-Lazarowitz, Tamar Zelniker m. fl.
Häftad, 2004
350 kr
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Israeli Jewish and Arab intergroup relations experts within Israel have developed innovative coexistence programs. These programs consist of educational efforts designed to improve relations between Israeli Jews and Israeli Arabs. This issue presents theory, methods, and data from these coexistence …
Cost of Conflict
Children and Northern Irish Troubles
Av Orla T. Muldoon, Irene Hanson Frieze
Häftad, 2004
350 kr
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The Cost of Conflict: Children and Northern Irish TroublesThis book explores the effects of political violence on children and young people in Northern Ireland. The issues begins with a brief historical account of the Northern Irish conflict and the recently negotiated Belfast Good Friday Agreement …
