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Behavioral scientists are increasingly involved in international
work through cross cultural research, conference presentations, and
faculty exchanges. Psychology and social work NGOs work at the
United Nations, both on providing professional consultation on
timely issues, as well as advocating to promote human rights and
sustainable development. Although this work at the United Nations
is an important arena for behavioral scientists, this has been
barely covered in the academic literature. ""What are growing roles
of psychology and the behavioral sciences at the United Nations
today?"" This first-ever volume brings together over 20
authors--both key experts and student interns--to answer this
question. As the United Nations pursues its 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)for the year 2030, behavioral scientists
now occupy increasingly diverse roles to pursue evidence-based
answers for these 17 timely SDGs. This panoramic yet concise
230-page volume is designed for students and professionals in the
behavioral sciences, psychology and social work tovprovide
state-of-the-art information on how behavioral scientists are
addressing diverse global issues today. Each chapter offers a
concise overview of a topic, including a glossary of current
concepts, and citations to current research.
Behavioral scientists are increasingly involved in international
work through cross cultural research, conference presentations, and
faculty exchanges. Psychology and social work NGOs work at the
United Nations, both on providing professional consultation on
timely issues, as well as advocating to promote human rights and
sustainable development. Although this work at the United Nations
is an important arena for behavioral scientists, this has been
barely covered in the academic literature. ""What are growing roles
of psychology and the behavioral sciences at the United Nations
today?"" This first-ever volume brings together over 20
authors--both key experts and student interns--to answer this
question. As the United Nations pursues its 17 Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs)for the year 2030, behavioral scientists
now occupy increasingly diverse roles to pursue evidence-based
answers for these 17 timely SDGs. This panoramic yet concise
230-page volume is designed for students and professionals in the
behavioral sciences, psychology and social work tovprovide
state-of-the-art information on how behavioral scientists are
addressing diverse global issues today. Each chapter offers a
concise overview of a topic, including a glossary of current
concepts, and citations to current research.
How can psychology professors in the USA and other nations make
their courses more international?"" This question is addressed in
this indispensable new sourcebook, co?authored by 73 contributors
and editors from 21 countries. In recent decades psychology has
evolved from an American?dominated discipline to a much more global
discipline. Preliminary estimates by Zoma and Gielen (2015) suggest
that approximately 76%?78% of the world's one million or so
psychologists reside outside the U.S. However, most textbooks in
the field continue to rely predominantly on research conducted in
North America and Europe. Our book is intended to introduce
psychology instructors to a variety of broad perspectives as well
as specific suggestions that can support their efforts to
internationalize their course offerings at both the undergraduate
and graduate levels. In this way they can prepare their students to
become more culturally sensitive and function more effectively as
citizens and psychologists in the evolving globalized world. To
achieve these ambitious goals the editors have assembled an
international group of 73 distinguished contributors who, taken
together, have taught and conducted research in all regions of the
world. The chapters in the book include both core areas of
psychology and subdisciplines that represent rapidly expanding and
internationally important areas such as crosscultural psychology
and the psychology of gender. The chapters cover key topics and
areas included in the course offerings of psychology departments
both in the United States and in other countries. In addition to a
discussion of international perspectives relevant to a given area,
all chapters include an annotated bibliography of pertinent books,
articles, web?related materials, films, videos, and so on. Based on
this information, both highly experienced and less experienced
psychology instructors can add globally and culturally oriented
dimensions to their respective courses. This is important because
universities, departments, and accrediting agencies increasingly
put pressure on instructors to broaden and internationalize their
courses.
How can psychology professors in the USA and other nations make
their courses more international?"" This question is addressed in
this indispensable new sourcebook, co?authored by 73 contributors
and editors from 21 countries. In recent decades psychology has
evolved from an American?dominated discipline to a much more global
discipline. Preliminary estimates by Zoma and Gielen (2015) suggest
that approximately 76%?78% of the world's one million or so
psychologists reside outside the U.S. However, most textbooks in
the field continue to rely predominantly on research conducted in
North America and Europe. Our book is intended to introduce
psychology instructors to a variety of broad perspectives as well
as specific suggestions that can support their efforts to
internationalize their course offerings at both the undergraduate
and graduate levels. In this way they can prepare their students to
become more culturally sensitive and function more effectively as
citizens and psychologists in the evolving globalized world. To
achieve these ambitious goals the editors have assembled an
international group of 73 distinguished contributors who, taken
together, have taught and conducted research in all regions of the
world. The chapters in the book include both core areas of
psychology and subdisciplines that represent rapidly expanding and
internationally important areas such as crosscultural psychology
and the psychology of gender. The chapters cover key topics and
areas included in the course offerings of psychology departments
both in the United States and in other countries. In addition to a
discussion of international perspectives relevant to a given area,
all chapters include an annotated bibliography of pertinent books,
articles, web?related materials, films, videos, and so on. Based on
this information, both highly experienced and less experienced
psychology instructors can add globally and culturally oriented
dimensions to their respective courses. This is important because
universities, departments, and accrediting agencies increasingly
put pressure on instructors to broaden and internationalize their
courses.
How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise
global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?" In
2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN)
launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidence-based
behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and
other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues
reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for
2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality,
and climate change. This PCUN volume brings together 37 experts in
14 concise chapters, to focus on health in two parts: (1) a
data-based overview of diverse trends in global health-such as
COVID, opioids, dementia, and disabilities. (2) An examination of
underlying issues in global health-such as race, gender, LGBTQ+,
and health disparities (detailed below). The chapters are
co-authored by leading global experts as well as "rising star"
students from many nations--offering readers a concise overview of
each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and
bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse
courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and
international studies.
How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise
global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?" In
2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN)
launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidencebased
behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and
other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues
reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for
2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality,
and climate change. This PCUN volume brings together 34 experts in
14 concise chapters, to focus on diverse issues in mental,
spiritual, and social health (detailed below). The chapters are
co-authored by leading global experts as well as "rising star"
students from many nations-offering readers a concise overview of
each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and
bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse
courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and
international studies.
How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise
global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?" In
2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN)
launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidencebased
behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and
other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues
reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for
2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality,
and climate change. This PCUN volume brings together 34 experts in
14 concise chapters, to focus on diverse issues in mental,
spiritual, and social health (detailed below). The chapters are
co-authored by leading global experts as well as "rising star"
students from many nations-offering readers a concise overview of
each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and
bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse
courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and
international studies.
How are behavioral scientists increasingly involved to advise
global decision-makers in the United Nations and elsewhere?" In
2020, the Psychology Coalition at the United Nations (PCUN)
launched a bold new series of books, describing how evidence-based
behavioral research is increasingly used by United Nations and
other decision-makers, to address global issues. These issues
reflect the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for
2030-such as health, poverty, education, peace, gender equality,
and climate change. This PCUN volume brings together 37 experts in
14 concise chapters, to focus on health in two parts: (1) a
data-based overview of diverse trends in global health-such as
COVID, opioids, dementia, and disabilities. (2) An examination of
underlying issues in global health-such as race, gender, LGBTQ+,
and health disparities (detailed below). The chapters are
co-authored by leading global experts as well as "rising star"
students from many nations--offering readers a concise overview of
each topic, a glossary of key terms, study questions, and
bibliography. This volume is suitable as a textbook for diverse
courses in psychology, social work, cross-cultural and
international studies.
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