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Current Publications Related to International Student Issues

 

Journals

  • Cross Cultural Management

  • International Journal of Intercultural Relations

  • International Journal of Human Resource Management

  • Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development

  • International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling

  • International Journal of Stress Management

  • Journal of College Counseling

  • Journal of College Student Development

  • Asian-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education

  • College Student Journal

  • Counseling Psychology Quarterly

  • Asian Journal of Counseling

  • International Social Work

  • Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

  • International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

 

Books

Counseling international students: Clients from around the world
Author: Arthur, Nancy
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
ISBN: 0306480697 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the cover) The global nature of today's society has created more international students than ever, and these students face an increasing variety of demands while living and learning across cultures. Counselors are one of the key resources available to such students, yet they themselves have often not had significant training in this area. Addressing this need, Counseling International Students: Clients From Around the World, provides essential information for professionals working with students during cross-cultural transition. This book introduces readers to contributions made by international students in higher education. It supplies in-depth information about the nature of cross-cultural transitions, including initial entry to the host culture, as well as the return home. A framework of multicultural counseling competencies is applied with suggestions for counselors to increase their self-awareness, knowledge, skills, and abilities for organizational development. Case examples throughout highlight the range of roles and strategies that can be used in counseling international students, and the book is filled with practical information for enhancing counseling services for this population. The audience for this book is counselors and other mental health professionals who deal with cross-cultural issues, as well as students in this area. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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The psychology of culture shock (2nd ed.)
Author: Ward, Colleen; Bochner, Stephen; Furnham, Adrian
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Routledge
ISBN: 0415162343 (hardcover); 0415162351 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) Examines the psychological and social processes involved in intercultural contact including learning new culture specific skills, managing stress and coping with an unfamiliar environment, changing cultural identities and enhancing intergroup relations. The book describes the ABCs of intercultural encounters, highlighting Affective, Behavioural and Cognitive components of cross-cultural experience. It incorporates both theoretical and applied perspectives on culture shock and a comprehensive review of empirical research on a variety of cross-cultural travellers, such as tourists, students, business travellers, immigrants and refugees. Minimising the adverse effects of culture shock, facilitating positive psychological outcomes and discussion of selection and training techniques for living and working abroad represent some of the practical issues covered. This book may serve as a reference and textbook for courses within psychology, social and business training. It may also be a resource for professionals working with culturally diverse populations and acculturating groups such as international students, immigrants or refugees. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Strategies for building multicultural competence in mental health and educational settings
Author: Constantine, Madonna G (ED); Sue, Derald Wing (ED)
Publisher: New York, NY, US: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
ISBN: 0471667323 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the preface) Chapters in this book identify concrete strategies to help mental health professionals increase their multicultural competence. The authors include well-known scholars, practitioners, researchers, and administrators in the area of multicultural counseling who are employed in a variety of work settings. The book is divided into five general parts. The first part provides an overview of the "Guidelines," along with operational definitions of terms used throughout the "Guidelines." The following two sections address the application of the "Guidelines" in clinical practice, educational, training, and organization settings. The fourth section of the book discusses considerations in conducting culturally sensitive research in light of the "Guidelines." The final section provides concluding thoughts and future considerations for fostering multicultural competence by expanding the social justice efforts of mental health professionals in organizations, institutions, and societies. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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110 experiences for multicultural learning
Author: Pedersen, Paul B
Publisher: Washington, DC, US: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 159147082X (paperback)

Abstract: (From the preface) This book combines simulations, exercises, and structured role-playing activities that have been used successfully in psychology classrooms to demonstrate the relevance of cultural diversity to psychological topics. Psychology instructors will find that these are more than just simulations, exercises, and structured role-playing activities; rather, these "experiences" aim to increase interactive learning both among culturally different people in the classroom and between students and the multicultural community context outside the classroom. Overall, the objective of this book is to stimulate awareness, knowledge, and skills for managing the psychological dynamics of diverse cultural contexts in practical ways. Although these experiences can be used with a variety of students and classroom settings, most of the experiences are suited for teaching students in counseling programs. Instructors will do their students a great service by incorporating the experiences into the classroom, thereby blurring the boundaries between the classroom and multicultural community resources and helping students learn ways to use these experiences in their future practice of psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Culturally responsive interventions: Innovative approaches to working with diverse populations
Author: Ancis, Julie R (ED)
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415933323 (hardcover); 0415933331 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the jacket) This book provides an organized compilation of culturally responsive counseling interventions designed specifically for diverse populations and presenting problems. The text focuses on the development of the skills required for mental health work with diverse populations, providing the practitioner with practical strategies and useful tips for effective interventions. Grounded in research and theory and employing case studies, the book describes various approaches developed from a cultural frame of reference with attention to the intersections of the client's race, ethnicity, spirituality, gender, class, acculturation level, and presenting problem. A resource for all mental health professionals, this text moves the mental health field toward purposeful, directional, and culturally relevant approaches to helping. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Assessment and intervention with children and adolescents: Developmental and multicultural approaches (2nd ed.)
Author: Vernon, Ann; Clemente, Roberto
Publisher: Alexandria, VA, US: American Counseling Association
ISBN: 1556202393 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the preface) This text it addresses the individual counseling process with children and adolescents who exhibit more normal developmental problems or typical problems in their age group, rather than serious problems such as addictive behaviors, eating disorders, self mutilation, or severe depression, which have been the focus of numerous publications. It also summarizes information on developmental theory and combines it with a practical approach to both assessment and intervention with school-age clients. In addition, this book provides helping professionals with strategies for increasing their own cultural competence and applying this in their work with youngsters. The cultural emphasis distinguishes this book from the original book, Developmental Assessment and Intervention With Children and Adolescents that I (Ann Vernon) wrote 10 years ago, and I am pleased that my colleague Dr. Roberto Clemente was able to contribute his expertise in this particular area to this work. Assessment and Intervention With Children and Adolescents: Developmental and Multicultural Approaches is intended for school and mental health counselors, social workers, and school psychologists who counsel children and adolescents and who want a very practical resource to help them determine what the problem is, how it fits with the normal developmental sequence, how culture affects the experiences of young multiethnic clients, and how to address these issues. It is also a book that helps graduate students learn to combine theory with practice. By reading this book, practitioners can learn how to help school-age clients and significant others deal more effectively with the challenges of growing up. It is our hope that this book can provide readers with practical information and user-friendly techniques to enhance their skills and give them new ideas in working with children and adolescents. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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The psychology of prejudice and discrimination: Ethnicity and multiracial identity
Author: Chin, Jean Lau (ED)
Publisher: Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 027598236X (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the introduction) This four-volume set, The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination, takes a fresh look at that issue that is embedded in today's global environment. Each chapter offers new perspectives on standing issues, with practical information about how to cope with prejudice and discrimination. The "toolbox" at the end of each chapter suggests steps to be taken at different levels to combat prejudice and discrimination and to achieve change. In the second volume of this series, Ethnicity and Multiracial Identity, the text looks at discrimination toward differences due to immigration, language, culture, and mixed race. Written for today's people and environment, these volumes are rich with anecdotes, stories, examples, and research. These stories illustrate the emotional impact of prejudice and discrimination throughout history and as it still strikes people's lives today. While the chapters spotlight psychology, they interweave history, politics, legislation, social change, education, and more. These interdisciplinary views reflect the broad contexts of prejudice and discrimination that ultimately affect identity, life adjustment, and well-being for every one of us. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Culture and developing selves: Beyond dichotomization
Author: Mascolo, Michael E (ED); Li, Jin (ED)
Publisher: San Francisco, CA, US: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 0787976261 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) The distinction between individualism and collectivism (I-C) has been useful in understanding differences in the world's cultures and the developing selves that they spawn. From this view, within individualist (most North American and Western-European) cultures, individuals develop a sense of self as separate, autonomous, and independent of others. In contrast, collectivist cultures (for example, many Asian cultures) place primary value on group orientation, the goals and needs of others, and readiness to cooperate. However, despite its utility, the I-C dimension can obscure an analysis of the complexity of selves that develop in individualist and collectivist cultures. Individuality and inferiority are represented in selves that develop within cultures considered collectivistic; conversely, selves in individualist cultures are defined through relations with others. The contributors to this volume examine the multiplicity of developing selfhood that exists within and between cultures. In so doing, the contributors examine the coexistence of self-cultivation and social obligation among the Chinese, the coexistence of deep spiritual interiority and social duty in urban India, changing patterns of identity in immigrant families, and how autonomy functions in the service of social relations among American adolescents. It is argued that individuality and connectedness cannot exist independent of each other. Although there are dramatic differences in how they are constructed, individual and communal dimensions of selfhood must be represented in some form in selves that develop in all cultures. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Culture and psychology (3rd ed.)
Author: Matsumoto, David; Juang, Linda
Publisher: Belmont, CA, US: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning
ISBN: 0534535917 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the preface) This edition of Culture and Psychology continues to reflect the breadth, scope, depth, and understanding of the influence of culture on human behavior, and the intimate relationship between culture and psychology. It still carries a singular message to its intended audience, which remains students in undergraduate and graduate cross-cultural psychology courses. Its purpose is to recast knowledge and truth in psychology by incorporating culture and context as important frameworks, as it reflects the current evolution in thinking about human behavior in psychology. Ultimately, all psychologists share an implicit goal of increased human understanding, and we hope this book gives us one more tool in that struggle for improved understanding and a better, more peaceful, global community. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Your supervised practicum and internship: Field resources for turning theory into action
Author: Russell-Chapin, Lori A; Ivey, Allen E
Publisher: Belmont, CA, US: Brooks/Cole Publishing Co
ISBN: 0534606156 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the preface) First, and foremost, this book is filled with resources to guide professionals through their field experience. Each chapter has practical reflections and examples of resources professionals can utilize from instruments assessing their supervision style to forms to assist them in analyzing their interviewing skills. The book has been developed in two sections. Section One, Getting Started: You, Supervision, and the Settings, has five chapters that address vital areas of supervision, the need for feedback, and the essentials of client conceptualization, diagnosis, and treatment. Section Two, Knowledge Needed to Grow: Issues in Professional Practice, has five chapters, and in these chapters readers will concentrate on areas that concern all helping professionals such as multicultural competencies and ethics and the law. Additionally, Section Two helps readers to learn about the importance of outcome-based research on supervision, evaluation of counseling skills, and focusing on the well-being of helping professionals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Cultural diversity: Its social psychology
Author: Chryssochoou, Xenia
Publisher: Malden, MA, US: Blackwell Publishers
ISBN: 0631231226 (hardcover); 0631231234 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) Cultural Diversity: Its Social Psychology shows how social psychology can contribute to contemporary debates about immigration and multiculturalism. The book focuses on the social psychological processes involved in multicultural societies, especially migration and ethnic relations. It discusses how immigrants and members of minorities deal with acculturation issues, what is the reaction of the receiving societies, and what are the consequences of migration for intergroup relations and societal cohesion. These issues are examined through the presentation of research concerning identity, intergroup relations, social influence, and social representations. In addition, the book addresses issues of citizenship and multiculturalism in relation to the nation-state, European integration, and the North American and Australian experiences. Text panels are included to present key concepts and important research findings, while 20 theoretical snapshots summarize classic and current social psychological theories. This user-friendly book also contains chapter summaries, lists of key words, and suggestions for further reading. This book will help readers to understand the processes that have shaped modern societies and the diversity issues they currently face. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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International Psychology: An Overview
Author: Stevens, Michael J; Wedding, Danny
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415946123 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the chapter) In this chapter, we introduce the specialty of international psychology. We begin by defining international psychology and distinguishing it from cross-cultural psychology and ethnic studies. We then examine two sources for the emergence and growth of international psychology: economic and political change and the limited utility of Western psychology as applied to complex and contextual global issues. We also survey five global concerns of contemporary significance that have given impetus to international psychology: intergroup conflict, societal transformation and national development, threats to the natural environment, physical and mental health needs, and the struggles of disempowered groups. Next, we describe the mission and activities of scientific and professional organizations that represent international psychology and the interface between international psychology and policy-making entities, specifically, the United Nations and World Health Organization. We then address the future of international psychology, particularly trends toward greater unity and curriculum development. We conclude by linking our overview of international psychology to the objectives and foci of the Handbook of International Psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Psychology in Singapore
Author: Nair, Elizabeth
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415946123 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the chapter) This chapter discusses psychology in Singapore. Topics include: (1) education and training, (2) scope of psychological practice, and (3) future challenges and prospects. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Psychology in Australia
Author: Garton, Alison F
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415946123 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the chapter) This chapter discusses psychology in Australia. Topics include: (1) education and training, (2) scope of psychological practice, and (3) future challenges and prospects. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Psychology in Indonesia
Author: Sarwono, Sarlito W
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415946123 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the chapter) This chapter discusses psychology in Indonesia. Topics include: (1) education and training, (2) scope of psychological practice, and (3) future challenges and prospects. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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International Psychology: A Synthesis
Author: Stevens, Michael J; Wedding, Danny
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge
ISBN: 0415946123 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the chapter) In this chapter, we attempt a synthesis of the 27 national psychologies (drawn from the nine regions of the world) that are presented in the Handbook of International Psychology. We begin by examining several general trends in psychology around the world. We end by considering what American psychology can gain from an understanding of psychology as constituted in different countries and regions of the world. We believe that this part of our synthesis is especially important to readers who have been exposed mainly to the abstract, mechanistic, and quantitative vision of American psychology, a Weltanschauung with limited applicability in a world that faces enormously complex and contextually embedded challenges. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Culture and counseling: New approaches
Author: Harper, Frederick D (ED); McFadden, John (ED)
Publisher: Needham Heights, MA, US: Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 0205359019 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the introduction) Culture and Counseling: New Approaches reflects the writings of a group of leading scholars on the topic and includes up-to-date discussions of their theories, research, counseling approaches, and cultural viewpoints. The numerous chapters cover national and international cultural perspectives and encompass a variety of counseling concerns and clientele groups. The book's position is that the United States is not an insulated, multicultural capsule that is isolated from and unaffected by the rest of the world. Therefore, it is necessary to present a book, such as this one, that addresses the cultural dynamics within the United States as well as ways in which U.S. culture interfaces with world cultures in this exciting and challenging era of one interdependent and interactive global community. The book does this by including a section that presents chapters on international and intercultural dimensions of counseling. The text is divided into six parts with a total of twenty-four chapters. Part One, Cultural Viewpoints of Counseling, has four chapters. Part Two, Ethnicity and Counseling, includes five chapters on the major ethnic groups in the United States. Part Three, International and Intercultural Dimensions, includes three chapters related to international counseling or global implications for counseling. Part Four, Innovative Cross-Cultural Models and Theories, contains three chapters of theoretical models of cross-cultural or multicultural counseling. Part Five focuses on intervention and prevention strategies and commences with nine culture-centered counseling cases that overlap cultural dynamics with counseling themes or concerns, such as racial identity, sexual identity, drug abuse, AIDS and holistic healing, family conflict, biracial youth problems, and a posttraumatic experience. Part Six, Special Topics, Issues, and Trends in Culture and Counseling, has five chapters, including the wrap-up or concluding chapter. Also within the various chapters of this book are discussion questions, counseling cases, vignettes, and examples to stimulate creative thoughts in the classroom and in the counseling work setting. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Multicultural counseling in schools: A practical handbook (2nd ed.)
Author: Pedersen, Paul B (ED); Carey, John C (ED)
Publisher: Needham Heights, MA, US: Allyn & Bacon
ISBN: 0205321976 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the preface) This second edition documents the tremendous change and improvement that is evident in the theory and practice of multicultural school counseling. Consistent with the new directions of the American School Counselor Association and the pioneering work of the Education Trust, this second edition reflects cutting-edge thinking about the proper role and function of school counselors in a pluralistic society. Out of criticism and adversity, the profession of school counseling is developing a stronger commitment to promoting the academic achievement and psychosocial development of all children. Multicultural Counseling in Schools presents many of the tools that are needed for effective practice. This second edition attempts to meet the special needs of counselors being trained to work in K-12 settings among our increasingly multicultural schools. To accomplish this goal, MCS2 has added new chapters and refined the focus of previous chapters to create an even more practical resource book for school counselors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

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Counseling the culturally diverse: Theory and practice (4th ed.)
Author: Sue, Derald Wing; Sue, David
Publisher: New York, NY, US: John Wiley & Sons, Inc
ISBN: 047141980X (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the cover) Thoroughly revised, this edition of the book offers a contemporary expansion of the definition of multicultural counseling that pushes the boundaries in the field and allows for a more inclusive and meaningful way of looking at and treating diverse populations. The authors have updated the book to include new developments in research, theory, and practice. Major additions include: a more expansive definition of multiculturalism; recent statistics on the changing complexion of society; and implications for counseling and clinical practice that these changes have precipitated. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Acculturation and psychological adaptation
Author: Castro, Vanessa Smith
Publisher: Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 0313323275 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the introduction) The main goal of this book is to take a closer look at the process of acculturation among members of ethnic minorities and majorities in Latin American settings, focusing on the role of acculturation dimensions and strategies in shaping one important source of psychological adjustment; namely, self-esteem. This aim has at least three important challenges for empirical research on these issues. The first refers to the multiple causation of acculturation and psychological adaptation. The second involves the measurement of acculturation dimensions and strategies. The third relates to the inclusion of cultural variation in the analysis. In order to address the first challenge, a framework for research on ethnic groups is proposed. To address the second challenge, an alternative to the conventional measures of four acculturation strategies is proposed here. To address the third challenge, this book is devoted to the analysis of acculturation and psychological adaptation in Costa Rican settings, which reflect the cultural diversification that characterizes Latin American countries in many ways. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Negotiating bilingual and bicultural identities: Japanese returnees betwixt two worlds
Author: Kanno, Yasuko
Publisher: Mahwah, NJ, US: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers
ISBN: 0805841539 (hardcover); 0805841547 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) This book examines the changing linguistic and cultural identities of bilingual students through the narratives of four Japanese returnees (kikokushijo) as they spent their adolescent years in North America and then returned to Japan to attend university. As adolescents, these students were polarized toward one language and culture over the other, but through a period of difficult readjustment in Japan they became increasingly more sophisticated in negotiating their identities and more appreciative of their hybrid selves. The author analyzes how educational institutions both in their host and home countries, societal recognition or devaluation of bilingualism, and the students' own maturation contributed to shaping and transforming their identities over time. Using narrative inquiry and communities of practice as a theoretical framework, she argues that it is possible for bilingual individuals to learn to strike a balance between two languages and cultures. This book will interest researchers, educators, and graduate students who are concerned with the education and personal growth of bilingual learners, and will be useful as text for courses in ESL/bilingual education, TESOL, applied linguistics, and multicultural education. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Progress in Asian social psychology: Conceptual and empirical contributions
Author: Yang, Kuo-Shu (ED); Hwang, Kwang-Kuo (ED); Pedersen, Paul B (ED); Daibo, Ikuo (ED)
Publisher: Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 0313324638 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the preface) This book explores indigenous applications of psychology to the Asian cultural context rather than simply transferring psychology from the American-European context without modification. These chapters are comprehensive in reviewing the research findings and rapid growth of psychology in the Asian cultural context. Both the research and the training and teaching applications of psychology are addressed. Conceptual ideas about indigenous psychology in the Asian context are raised for discussion. The primary audiences for this book are classes in social psychology in Asia and elsewhere that have a global focus that includes the Asian context. In addition, understanding the importance of indigenous psychology will help psychologists identify cultural bias and/or adapt psychology to the international and multicultural community on a global level. The leading social psychologists in Asia have contributed to this book as the most recent in a series of books, conferences, and professional activities to frame psychology in the global context. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth
Author: Gibbs, Jewelle Taylor (ED); Huang, Larke Nahme (ED)
Publisher: San Francisco, CA, US: Jossey-Bass
ISBN: 0787962686 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) Discusses the unique problems and special needs of minority youth experiencing psychological and behavioral problems. This book presents information on culturally sensitive and culturally competent assessment and treatment approached for young African American, Asian American, Central American, Latinos, Native American, biracial-bicultural, and other so-called minority youth. This book contains statistical data, demographics, and intervention techniques, contributed by ethnically diverse mental health professionals. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Multicultural competencies: A guidebook of practices
Author: Roysircar, Gargi (ED); Sandhu, Daya Singh (ED); Bibbins, Victor E Sr. (ED)
Publisher: Alexandria, VA, US: Association for Multicultural Counseling & Development
ISBN: 1556201982 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) Intended to benefit the entire counseling community, this book demonstrates current multicultural competencies and successful delivery of services across the various professional disciplines represented in the American Counseling Association. The contributors offer direction for multicultural counseling and reflect on what they have found to be the best practices in their specialty area. Case studies and vignettes provide teaching tools that illustrate the "how-tos" of counseling diverse clients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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A postmodern psychology of Asian Americans: Creating knowledge of a racial minority
Author: Uba, Laura
Publisher: Albany, NY, US: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791452956 (hardcover); 0791452964 (paperback)

Abstract: (From the cover) Focusing on race, culture, acculturation, ethnicity, and ethnic identity--concepts commonly used to account for the behaviors of Asian Americans and other minorities--this book examines the effects of modern psychology's epistemological and ontological premises on its investigative methods and concepts. The author looks at the social creation of psychological facts, including portrayals of ethnic and racial group, and demonstrates, especially in ways pertinent to the study of minorities, that modern psychology needs to reconsider its ways of thinking about study samples, investigative methods, facts, and concepts used to describe and explain behaviors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Asian American mental health: Assessment theories and methods
Author: Kurasaki, Karen S (ED); Okazaki, Sumie (ED); Sue, Stanley (ED)
Publisher: New York, NY, US: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
ISBN: 0306472686 (hardcover)

Abstract: (From the cover) Researchers and practitioners who work with Asian Americans confront fundamental questions, such as the cultural validity of the diagnostic tools and systems that are available to them, how to measure dynamic constructs like acculturation and identity in ways that meaningfully inform their work, and how to assess the cultural competence of care systems and training programs. This book is a compendium of the conceptual issues, empirical literature, methodological approaches, and practice guidelines for conducting culturally informed assessments of Asian Americans, and for assessing provider cultural competency within individuals and systems. This book draws on the expertise of many of the leading experts in Asian American and multicultural mental health to provide a resource for students and professionals in a wide range of disciplines including clinical psychology, medical anthropology, psychiatry, cross-cultural psychology, multicultural counseling, ethnic minority psychology, sociology, social work, counselor education, and counseling psychology. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

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Crossing Customs: International Students Write on U.S. College Life and Culture
Author: Garrod, Andrew (ED); Davis, Jay (ED.)
Publisher: New York: Falmer Press
ISBN: 0815333951

Abstract: In this collection of essays, thirteen foreign exchange students write their compelling stories detailing their experiences studying at Dartmouth College. They not only convey their own joys and sorrows, but illuminate U.S. culture from a perspective not seen by many American students or citizens. The thirteen essays are grouped thematically. In the first section, "Opening Worlds," writers explore the various influences of their pasts in relation to the sense of displacement experienced at Dartmouth. "Challenging Expectations" -- the middle section -- deals with the emotional and intellectual accommodations that had to be made in order to fit into this opened world, and uncovers some of the assumptions carried from the provenant reality into the new one. In the final section, "Re-Viewing Identity," the ordinarily tumultuous process of adolescent identity construction is amplified by the crosscultural educational experience.

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