Current directions in community psychology
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Current directions in community psychology
(Readings from the Association for Psychological Science)
Allyn & Bacon, c2010
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Includes bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
These timely, cutting-edge articles allow instructors to bring their students real-world perspective--from a reliable source--about today's most current and pressing issues in community psychology.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: MICROSYSTEMS AND MESOSYSTEMS
Marshall, N. L. (2004). The quality of early child care and children's development. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 165-168.
Stephens, M.A.P, & Franks, M.M. (1999). Parent care in the context of women's multiple roles. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 8, 149-152.
Hill, N. E., & Taylor, L.C. (2004). Parental school involvement and children's academic achievement: Pragmatics and issues. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 161-164.
Wills, T.A., & Yaeger, A.M. (2003). Family factors and adolescent substance use: Models and mechanisms. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12, 222-226.
Graham, S. (2006). Peer victimization in school: Exploring the ethic context. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 317-321.
Patterson, C. J. (2006). Children of lesbian and gay parents. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 241-244.
Larsen, R.W. (2001). How U.S. children and adolescents spend time: What it does (and doesn't) tell us about their development. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10,160-164.
SECTION 2: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: NEIGHBORHOODS AND MACROSYSTEMS
Leventhal, T., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (2003). Children and youth in neighborhood contexts. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12, 27-31.
Cutrona, C. E., Wallace, G., & Wesner, K.A. (2006). Neighborhood characteristics and depression: An examination of stress processes. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 188-192.
Chen, E. (2004).Why socioeconomic status affects the health of children: A psychosocial
perspective. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 112-115.
Fuligni, A. J. (1998). The adjustment of children from immigrant families. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 7, 99-103.
Seybold, K.S., & Hill, P.C. (2001). The role of religion and spirituality in mental and physical health. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 10, 21-24.
SECTION 3: THE IMPACT OF DISPARATE STRESSORS
Kaniasty, K., & Norris, F. H. (1995). Mobilization of deterioration of social support following natural disasters. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 4, 94-98.
Adam, E. K. (2004). Beyond quality: Parental and residential stability and children's adjustment. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 210-213.
Masten, A. S. (2008). Homeless children in the United States: Mark of the nation at risk. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 1, 41-45.
Karney, B. R., & Bradbury T.N. (2005). Contextual influences on marriage: Implications for policy and intervention. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 171-174.
Luthar, S. S., & Latendresse, S. J. (2005). Children of the affluent: Challenges of well-being. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 49-53.
SECTION 4: PREVENTION AND PROMOTION PROGRAMS
Olweus, D. (1995). Bullying or peer abuse at school: Facts and intervention. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 4,196-200.
Christenson, S. L., & Thurlow, M. L. (2004). School dropouts: Prevention considerations, interventions, and challenges. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 36-39.
Rhodes, J. E., & DuBois, D.L. (2008). Mentoring relationships and programs for youth. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17, 254-258.
Smith, R. E., & Smoll, F. L. (2008). Coaching the coaches: Youth sports as a scientific and applied behavioral setting. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 6, 16-21.
Albarracin, D., Durantini M.R., & Earl, A. (2006). Empirical and theoretical conclusions of an analysis of outcomes of HIV-prevention interventions. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 15, 73-78.
Price, R. H. (1992). Psychosocial impact of job loss on individuals and families. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 1, 9-11.
SECTION 5: FROM SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO WIDESPREAD IMPACT OF INTERVENTION
Spoth, R. (2008). Translating family-focused prevention science into effective practice: Toward a translational impact paradigm. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 17, 415-421.
Prochaska, J. O. (2004). Population treatment for addictions. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 13, 242-246.
Klein, K. J. & Knight, A. P. (2005). Innovation implementation: Overcoming the challenge. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14, 243-246.
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