Culture And Psychology 6th Edition

[Kimbery Challacombe]

Thefourth edition of Teaching Culture and Psychology (previously Cross-Cultural Explorations) provides an array of carefully designed instructor resources and student activities that support the construction and implementation of courses on culture and psychology.

Revised and expanded from previous editions, the book enables instructors to use selected activities appropriate for their course structure. Part One explores a variety of pedagogical challenges involved in teaching about culture and psychology and details specific strategies for addressing these challenges. Part Two (instructor resources) and Part Three (student handouts) center around 90 activities designed to encourage students to think critically about the role of culture in a wide range of psychology content areas. These activities are based on current and classic cross-cultural research and take the form of case studies, self-administered scales, mini-experiments, database search assignments, and the collection of content-analytic, observational, and interview data. For each activity, instructors are provided with a lecture/discussion module as well as suggestions for variations and expanded writing assignments. Student handouts are available in this text as well as on the Routledge website as fillable forms.

Contributing to the inclusion of cultural perspectives in the psychology curriculum, this wide-ranging book enables instructors to provide students with hands-on experiences that facilitate the understanding and application of major concepts and principles in the study of culture and psychology, making it ideal for cultural psychology, anthropology, sociology, and related courses.

Susan B. Goldstein received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Hawaii while a grantee of the East West Center. She is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Redlands, U.S.A., where she teaches Cross-Cultural Psychology, and Study Abroad Pre-Departure and Re-entry Courses. Her research and publications have focused on study abroad, intercultural attitudes, social justice allies, stigma, and strategies for diversifying the psychology curriculum.

This book addresses key areas of psychology, placing them in cultural perspective via a comprehensive overview of current work integrating culture across the major subfields of psychological science. Chapters explore the relation of culture to psychological phenomena, starting with introductory and research foundations, and moving to clinical and social principles and applications. It covers the subfields that are of most importance to undergraduates and beginning graduates, such as consciousness, development, cognition, intelligence, personality, research methods, statistics, gender, personality, health, and well-being.

Cross-Cultural Psychology: Contemporary Themes and Perspectives, 2nd Edition is richly documented with research findings and examples from many cultures, illuminating the strengths and limitations of North American psychology, while also highlighting the diversity and vitality of this fascinating field. The book offers many new chapters, in addition to fully updated ones from the previous edition. Starting with basic concepts in the subject, the book offers chapters covering ethnocentrism, diversity, evolutionary psychology, and development across cultures. It also examines education, dreams, language and communication issues, sex roles, happiness, attractiveness, and more.

Kenneth D. Keith, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of San Diego. He has taught introductory psychology, research methods, history and systems of psychology, and cross-cultural psychology. His research interests include cross-cultural psychology, quality of life, intellectual disability, and the teaching of psychology. Keith is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Divisions on Teaching and International Psychology), the Western Psychological Association, and the Association for Psychological Science, and a member of the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. He is a member of the Board of Advisors for the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology, former President of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, and former Chief Reader for the College Board Advanced Placement Psychology program.

In an era marked by increasing globalization, polarization, and cultural diversity, the importance of understanding cross-cultural psychology cannot be overstated. For over two decades, Pepperdine GSEP Professor of Psychology, Dr. David A. Levy and co-author Dr. Eric Shiraev have been at the forefront of this field, guiding students and researchers through the intricate world of cultural dynamics. Today, we celebrate the announcement of the 8th edition of their groundbreaking textbook, Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications.

Since its inception 23 years ago, this textbook has held the prestigious position of being the #1 international best-seller in its category. Not only has it been a beacon of knowledge for students worldwide, but it has also transcended language barriers, having been translated into seven foreign languages: Chinese, Indonesian, Czech, Arabic, Greek, Bulgarian, and Macedonian.

The forthcoming 8th edition promises to be an even more vital resource in the field of cross-cultural psychology. It will tackle an array of current and pressing topics, such as social justice, LGBTQ+ rights, critical race theory, disenfranchisement, green values, global warming, digital culture, and the war in Ukraine. With each chapter, Dr. Levy and Dr.. Shiraev shed light on how these issues intersect with cross-cultural psychology, providing readers with critical insights and perspectives.

The 8th edition of Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications is set for global distribution in early 2024, and it couldn't come at a more opportune time. As societies around the world grapple with the challenges and opportunities of multiculturalism, this textbook equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate this complex landscape.

In an increasingly interconnected world, Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications serves as a beacon of knowledge and understanding, bridging gaps and fostering cross-cultural competence. As we eagerly await the release of the 8th edition, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. David A. Levy and Dr. Eric Shiraev for their continued dedication to advancing the field of cross-cultural psychology. Their work continues to inspire, educate, and shape the minds of future generations.

This textbook is appropriate for students of social and cross-cultural psychology. It will also interest practitioners wanting to understand the impact of culture on their fields of work, such as international relations, social policy, health promotion, ethnic relations and international business.

'... For anyone eager to learn about how members of different cultures are fundamentally different - and yet sometimes remarkably similar - this book provides a great read.'

Roy F. Baumeister

Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA

'Understanding Social Psychology across Cultures 2e is an intellectual tour de force of the latest developments in cross-cultural social psychology. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in culture and human behavior.'

'The new edition of this leading textbook in cross-cultural social psychology is the perfect introduction to the field. It has extraordinarily broad and up-to-date coverage of virtually all the important topics that have been studied.'

Shalom H. Schwartz

Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

The increasing globalization of society is causing shifts in social, linguistic, religious, and other cultural differences, which may increase the potential for misunderstandings in communication, the workplace, health care, and education. The new second edition of Psychology and Culture provides an up-to-date overview of the cultural dimensions of psychology and the application to everyday settings.

Vaughn presents a description of how thinking and behaviour are influenced by sociocultural context. Areas of focus include the basis of culture; research in psychology and culture; identity; human development; intercultural interactions; and basic psychological processes. The text explores a broader definition of culture which includes social dimensions, such as gender, religion, and socioeconomic status, and provides practical models to improve intercultural relations, intercultural communication, and cultural competency in education, organizations, relationships, and health. Written in a reader-friendly style, the text covers a broad range of topics with numerous examples across cultures to make the content come to life.

The book covers transdisciplinary content in psychology and culture that will be of interest not only to psychologists interested in cultural issues and to scholars in related disciplines, but also to a more general audience seeking information on questions of cultural humility, globalization, multiple identities, social ecological processes, immigration, acculturation, and related topics.

Sexuality and Our Diversity: Integrating Culture with the Biopsychosocial, v. 2.1 is suitable for human sexuality courses taught primarily in psychology departments. May also be appropriate for human sexuality courses taught in human development, family studies, nursing/allied health, personal health, and sociology departments. Appropriate for courses taught at the undergraduate level at two- and four-year colleges and universities and at the graduate level.

Sexuality and Our Diversity: Integrating Culture with the Biopsychosocial, v. 2.1 takes an integrated approach to exploring the complex dimensions of biology, culture, psychology, sociology, history, and philosophy that explain human sexual diversity. The author contextualizes specific topics, such as sexually transmitted infections, in a broader picture of comprehensive sex education and public policy, access to healthcare, and economic equality. Topics build from basic to advanced to support less well-prepared students while keeping those with prior coursework fully engaged.

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