Preface Acknowledgments1. Introduction to African American Psychology Introduction, Definition, and Conceptual Frameworks Historical Perspective on the Psychological Study of African Americans Self-Determination Status of African American Psychology Today Methodological and Research Issues Critical Analysis Summary2. Africentric Psychology Introduction to the Africentric Worldview and Historical Framework African American Psychologists and Africentric Psychology African Philosophy Africentric Research With African Americans Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Based Practices in Africentric Psychology Critical Analysis Summary3. Self-Attributes and Identity Introductions, Definitions, and Conceptual Framework Self-Concept among African Americans Identity: Development and Change Models of Racial Identity Sexual Identity Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity Acculturation, Racial Socialization, and Gender Roles Methodological and Research Issues Promising and Empirically Supported Practices for Increasing Positive Self-Attributes Critical Analysis Summary4. Race and Racism Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview Types of Racism Consequences of Racism Coping With Racism Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Racism Critical Analysis Summary5. Kinship and Family Definitions and Historical Background on African American Families African American Family Structure What Does the African American Family Look Like? Strengths, Coping, and Parenting Patterns Impact of Oppression and Discriminatory Policies on African American Families Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Strengthening African American Families Critical Analysis Summary6. Educational Systems Introduction and Overview Developmental Perspectives on the Educational Experiences of African Americans Culture in Education Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Educational Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary7. Neighborhoods and Communities Introduction and Overview Demographic and Historical Perspectives on the African American Community Theoretical Perspectives on Communities Research on African American Communities Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practice and Policy for Community and Neighborhood Improvement Critical Analysis Summary8.

Interpersonal and Close Relationships Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives Friendships and Peer Relationships Romantic Relationships Interpersonal Attraction Interracial Attitudes, Friendships, and Relationships Gay and Lesbian Relationships Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Relationships Critical Analysis Summary9. Cognition, Learning, and Language Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Framework Cognitive Styles Learning Styles Language Methodological and Research Issues Promising Practices for Increasing Cognitive and Language Skills Critical Analysis Summary10. Religion and Spirituality Introduction, Definitions, and Background Historical Influences Contemporary African American Churches Spirituality, Religion, and Well-Being Contemporary Topics Methodological and Research Issues Empirically Based Practices Using Religion and Spirituality Critical Analysis Summary11. Life Span Development Introduction and Definitions Demographics Theoretical Perspectives on the Development of African Americans Research on the Development of African Americans Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Improving Developmental Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary12. Health, Illness, and Disability Introduction and Definitions Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, and Health Care Utilization Health Disparities Models of Health and Illness Behaviors Selected Health and Illness Conditions Among African Americans Methodological and Research Issues in Studying Health and Illness Among African Americans Evidence-Based Practices for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality Critical Analysis Summary13. Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Health Introduction and Definitions Theoretical Perspectives and Conceptualizations of Psycholigical Dysfunction Among African Americans Research Perspectives on African American Mental Health Data Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Mental Health Outcomes Critical Analysis Summary14. Drugs Use and Abuse Introductions, Definitions, and Historical Perspectives Current Drug Use Among African Americans Causes and Consequences of Drug Use Methodological and Research Issues Evidence-Based Practices for Preventing and Treating Drug Use Critical Analysis Summary15. Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior Introduction Prosocial Behavior: Definitions and Historical Foundations Selected Topics in Prosocial Behavior Definition and Conceptial Framework: Aggression Theories of Aggression and Violence Community and Youth Violence Violence Against Women Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Increasing Prosocial Behavior and Decreasing Antisocial Behavior Critical Analysis Summary16.

Careers, Vocations, and Employment Introduction, Definitions, and Historical Overview Employment and Income Work, Employment, and Culture Vocations and Careers African Americans in the Workplace Methodological and Research Issues Best Practices for Improving Vocations and Employment Critical Analysis SummaryConcluding NoteReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the Authors.