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This Element compares the nature of childhood in four representative societies differing in their subsistence activities: bands of Australian hunter-gatherers, Tibetan nomadic pastoralists, peasants and farmers residing in Maya villages and towns, and South Korean students growing up in a digital information society. In addition, the Element traces a variety of intertwined global changes that have led to sharply reduced child mortality rates, shrinking family sizes, contested gender roles, increased marriage ages, long-term enrollment of children (especially girls in educational institutions), and the formation of 'glocal' identities

Emotional, as well as physical distress, is a heritage from our hominid ancestors; it has been experienced by every group of human beings since our emergence as a species. And every known culture has developed systems of conceptualization and intervention for addressing it. The editors have brought together leading psychologists, psychiatrists, anthropologists, and others to consider the interaction of psychosocial, biological, and cultural variables as they influence the assessment of health and illness and the course of therapy. The volume includes broadly conceived theoretical and survey ch

Psychosocial Experiences and Adjustment of Migrants: Coming to the USA explores the emotional experiences of migrants seeking to come to America, including psychological sequelae of such relocation from one s home country to another country. This book is divided into three main parts. The first introduces the reader to the foundational principles of migration. Next, the chapter authors review individuals and families who come to the United States through "orderly" migration, profiling the experiences of immigrants from various countries and regions. The next set of chapters discuss "forced" migration, examining the relative impact of social and legal challenges and the psychological impact. The book wraps up with research, advocacy and mental health and social services options for migrants

Front Cover -- PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF MIGRANTS -- PSYCHOSOCIAL EXPERIENCES AND ADJUSTMENT OF MIGRANTS -- Copyright -- Contents -- List of contributors -- Biographies -- Preface -- The psychological science of immigration -- Introduction -- References -- I - Issues and themes -- 1 - Understanding the legal and historical context of migration to the United States -- Introduction -- Naturalization Act of 1790 and Related Acts -- Early citizenship laws adversely impacted Native Americans -- Irish migration to the United States -- Civil War and reconstruction period -- Asian migration to the United States -- Anti-Asian immigration laws -- Immigration during the industrial revolution and the world wars -- Immigration laws during the Gilded Age -- World War I -- Immigration laws after World War I -- Historical context of World War II -- Immigration laws in response to the U.S. involvement in WWII -- The Cold War, Korean and Vietnam War, and Civil Rights movement -- Korean War -- The Bracero Program revisited -- Cuba, the Cold War, and immigration policy -- Vietnam War and civil rights movement -- Vietnam and Civil Rights era laws -- A generation of immigration legislative reform -- Legislation from 1980 to 2000 -- Immigration law from 9/11 to the present -- Immigration law from 2000 to the present -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 - Pros and cons of immigrating to the USA: Perspectives from those who live here and those who seek to do so -- Issues laying the groundwork -- Belief systems -- Unity amidst diversity -- The concept of "home" -- Pros and cons of coming to the United States -- Pros of coming to the USA -- Expansive land and breathing spaces -- The American dream and economic benefits -- Freedom from persecution, wars, and famine -- Cons of coming to the United States -- Healthcare -- Materialism -- Cultural differences.

Intro -- Contents -- About the Editors -- About the Authors -- Chapter 1: The Complexities of Asian Families from Around the World: Creating New Lives in Canada and the United States -- Mental Health and Well-being of Asian Immigrants -- References -- Part I: History, Religion, and Culture -- Chapter 2: Comparing and Contrasting Asian Families in Canada and the United States -- Conceptualizing, Defining, and Operationalizing the Term "Asian" -- Immigration Patterns and the Asian Immigrant Populations: Past and Present -- Canada and the United States -- Canada -- United States -- Major Asian Immigrant Groups in Canada and the United States -- Chinese Immigrants -- Indian Immigrants -- Filipino/a Immigrants -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 3: Religion, Spirituality, and Worldviews: Implications for Mental Health -- Hindu Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Jain Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Buddhist Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Sikh Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Zoroastrian Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Muslim Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Baha'i Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Chinese Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Shamanic and Shinto Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Christian Spiritualities and Worldviews -- Asian North American Religions: Implications for Mental Health -- Future Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Specific Countries and Regions of Origin: East Asia -- Chapter 4: Chinese Families from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan -- Immigration History of Chinese Families in Canada and the United States -- The Chinese: Political, Ethnic, and Linguistic Variations and their Implications -- Political Factors -- Ethnic Variations -- Linguistic and Cultural Variations -- Traditional Values on Parent-Child Relations and Gender Roles -- Cultural Adaptation and Acculturation.

This wide-ranging collection analyzes the status and advancement of women both in a national context and collectively on a global scale, as a powerful social force in a rapidly evolving world. The countries studied--China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa, Italy, France, Brazil, Belize, Mexico, and the United States--represent a cross-section of economic conditions, cultural and religious traditions, political realities, and social contexts that shape women's lives, challenges, and opportunities. Psychological and human rights perspectives highlight worldwide goals for equality and empowerment, with implications for today's girls as they become the next generation of women. Throughout these chapters, women's lived experience is compared and contrasted in such critical areas as: Home and work lives Physical, medical, and psychological issues Safety and violence Sexual and reproductive concerns Political participation and status under the law Impact of technology and globalism Country-specific topics Women's Evolving Lives is a forward-facing reference for psychology professionals of varied disciplines, as well as for colleagues in other fields, including women's and gender studies, sociology, anthropology, international studies, and education. The wide scope of concerns also makes this anthology relevant and instructive to readers in diverse non-academic settings.

On New Shores focuses on immigrant fathers in North America and provides readers with a richer and more comprehensive approach to how researchers, practitioners, and social policymakers can examine immigrant fathering among ethnic minority families. The chapters focus on the various methodological advances used to explicitly investigate immigrant fathers