AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Going Global
Going Global
How Psychologists Can Meet a World of Need
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This is the authoritative guide for current and future psychologists around the world who are or want to be engaged in international efforts and opportunities and meet pressing global needs. Psychologists are increasingly applying their knowledge, skills, and values to big picture issues such as sustainability, human rights, conflict resolution, global education, and religious and cultural understanding. However, education, training, and professional development often overlook "thinking and acting globally" as a vital component of the professional identities of psychologists. With decades of international experience as scholars, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and consultants, contributors to this book describe exemplary programs, relevant trends, and dynamic possibilities for global engagement. They focus specifically on nine areas of expertise through which psychologists can make a difference: advocacy, assessment, consultation, intervention, leadership, policy, research, service, and teaching. They also highlight opportunities for international and interdisciplinary collaboration while empowering indigenous voices and psychologies.
Edited by Craig N. Shealy, Merry Bullock, Shagufa Kapadia
Imprint: AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
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Format: PAPERBACK
Pages: 230
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Author Bio
Craig N. Shealy, PhD is Executive Director of the International Beliefs and Values Institute and Professor of Psychology at Western Washington University. Dr. Shealy's research on the etiology, maintenance, and transformation of beliefs and values has been featured in multiple publications. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Shealy is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Past President of the APA's Division of International Psychology, a recipient of the Early Career Award from the APA's Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, a Nehru Chair at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India, and a National Register Legacy of Excellence Psychologist. Merry Bullock, PhD is Senior Director of the American Psychological Association's Office of International Affairs. She served as Deputy Secretary-General of the International Union of Psychological Science, as editor for their web portal Psychology Resources Around the World, and as associate editor for their International Journal of Psychology. Dr Bullock's research and scholarly writing in numerous articles, chapters, and edited books has explored early cognitive development, volition, the development of scientific reasoning, policy development, and national psychology development. Her current focus is on the development of psychology in a national context, international science policy, collaboration, and exchange. Shagufa Kapadia, PhD, is Director of Women's Studies and Research Centre and a Professor and Head of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. She has lead the Women's Health, Training, Research and Advocacy Center, an interdisciplinary project that adopts an ecocultural perspective to strengthen social science research and application in women's health in India.