Table of Contents

Preface
About the Authors
Section I. Introduction and Historical Foundation
Chapter 1. Introduction to African American Psychology
Chapter 2. African-Centered Psychology
Chapter 3. Self-Attributes and Identity
Chapter 4. Race and Racism
Section II. Social Systems and Structures
Chapter 5. Kinship and Family
Chapter 6. Education and Work
Chapter 7. Neighborhoods and Communities
Section III. Individual and Developmental Processes
Chapter 8. Interpersonal and Close Relationships
Chapter 9. Cognition, Learning, and Language
Chapter 10. Religion and Spirituality
Chapter 11. Life-Span Development
Section IV. Adjustment and Adaptation
Chapter 12. Health, Illness, and Disability
Chapter 13. Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health
Chapter 14. Drug Use and Abuse
Chapter 15. Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior
Concluding Note
References
Author Index
Subject Index

About the Author

Faye Z. Belgrave is Professor of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Founding Director of the Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention. Her programmatic and research interests are in the areas of health disparities, including drug and HIV prevention among African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Dr. Belgrave’s research also focuses on the role of culture and context in prevention interventions, on women’s health, and gender related issues. Much of her work has been conducted in collaboration with community-based organizations. Dr. Belgrave is an invited speaker on the topics of African American culture, and community based evaluation and research. She has received numerous awards and recognition for her research, teaching, and service including a Lifetime Achievement award from the American Psychological Association and a Distinguished Psychologists Award from the Association of Black Psychologists.

Kevin W. Allison is Senior Assistant to the President of Virginia Commonwealth University and a Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. He completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his graduate work in clinical-community psychology at DePaul University in Chicago. Prior to joining the VCU faculty, Dr. Allison worked at Pennsylvania State University and served as the Clincal Director of City Lights in Washington, DC. Dr. Allison′s work has focused on understanding and addressing processes that support positive developmental outcomes for African American children and youth. This has included the examination of life skills and culturally informed interventions for youth and work with community-based human services providers.

Reviews

"Drs. Belgrave and Allison are to be commended for what can be considered the first comprehensive textbook on African American psychology ever . . ."