1st Edition
Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume 2
This volume serves as a companion to Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume I. It focuses on the dissertations of 20 builders, women of color who earned their doctoral degrees in psychology prior to 1990 and who were leaders in the field through their leadership or innovation.
An introductory chapter bridges the two volumes. Each subsequent chapter summarizes and examines a dissertation using a consistent format, including a biographical sketch of the builder with an emphasis on her significant contribution to an organization or innovation that moved the field forward, a summary of the dissertation, a reproducibility critique of the dissertation, and an alternative framework section that analyzes the dissertation from a modern theoretical perspective or methodological approach (e.g., feminist theory, liberation psychology, mestiza consciousness, etc.).
The topics cover the breadth of the discipline of psychology, including physiological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical. Some topics are also relevant to business, education, medicine, and social work. The varying nature of these dissertations allows the book to be used to augment coursework either as a complete collection or as individual chapters.
This volume is intended for both instructors and students. The course activities provide examples of how to integrate key aspects of the dissertation research into the classroom. The volume was written with upper-level undergraduate students in mind so that it could be used across the psychology curriculum, but the editors envision this book as a potential graduate-level text as well.
Preface
Introduction
Pioneers and Leaders in Psychology Who Were Women of Color Who Earned Their Doctorate Before 1990
Rihana S. Mason, Michelle L. Ceynar, and Jon Grahe
Chapter 1.
Dr. Margaret Beale Spencer: Ground Breaking Theorist and Thought Leader
Tonya Satchell, Victoria Davis, Carey Borkoski, and Cheryl Talley
Chapter 2.
Dr. Jessica Henderson Daniel: Mentor, Activist, and Inspiration
Erin McClure Fastzkie and Cydnee Clarke-Patterson
Chapter 3.
Dr. Jeanette Altarriba: Expert in Bilingual Language Processing
Karenna F. Malavanti and Lisa M. Bauer
Chapter 4.
Dr. Reiko Homma True: An Advocate and Leader for Asian Mental Health
Marissa K. Ferry and Laura Ong
Chapter 5.
Dr. Janis Sanchez-Hucles: Black Students and College Choice
Jennifer C. Friday
Chapter 6.
Dr. Bertha LaConyea Butler: Framework for Effects of Counseling on Academic Performance
Natalie D. Haslem
Chapter 7.
Dr. Vonnie C. McLoyd: Conducting Seminal Developmental Research in Black Psychology
Teru Toyokawa
Chapter 8.
Dr. Christine Iijima Hall: Advancing Mixed-Race Studies
Andrea M. Karkowski
Chapter 9.
Dr. Harriette Pipes McAdoo: A Champion of Black Children and Families
Alison E. Kelly and Jenna N. Laurin
Chapter 10.
Dr. Ruby Takanishi: Equity for Children from Kauai to Washington, D.C.
Inna Kanevsky and Dina Miyoshi
Chapter 11.
Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham Davis: Life, Work, and a Remarkable Legacy
Ecclesia V. Savage, Shawntell N. Pace, and William Douglas Woody
Chapter 12.
Dr. Oliva Espín: Novel Research on Feminism in the Context of US and Latin American Women
Claudia Mejia and Taylor Loskot
Chapter 13.
Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Dr. Patricia Arredondo’s Trailblazing Work with Immigrant Youth in Psychology
Brooke Rappaport and Lucia Quezada
Chapter 14.
Dr. Mae Belle Claytor: Researcher, Educator, and African American Leader
Lauren Ryan and Danielle Rynczak
Chapter 15.
Dr. Janet Helms: A Leader in Applied Counseling and Cross-Cultural Research
Kylie Gallo, Taylor Coats, and Rihana S. Mason
Chapter 16.
Dr. Mahzarin Banaji: Transformational Theorist, Leader, and Mentor
Jon E. Grahe and Michelle L. Ceynar
Chapter 17.
Dr. May Pao-May Tung: Exploring Symbolic Meanings of the Body in Chinese Culture
Catherine P. Chou and Na Liu
Chapter 18.
Dr. Leora Echohawk: Scholarly Journey and Contributions in Psychology, Indigenization, and Classroom Utility
Shalini Mittal and Tushar Singh
Chapter 19.
Dr. Estefanía Aldaba-Lim: The First Filipina to Earn a PhD in Clinical Psychology in the United States
Amanda ElBassiouny
Chapter 20.
Dr. Glorisa Canino: Social Justice Advocate and the First Federal Grant Awardee at the University of Puerto Rico
Arielle Flint, Jessica McKinley, Lisette Munoz, Jazsmine Towner, and Eric D. Wesselmann
Biography
Rihana S. Mason, PhD, is a Research Scientist at the Urban Child Study Center in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University, USA. She is affiliated with the HBCU Stem Undergraduate Success Research Center at Morehouse College. Dr. Mason conducts culturally relevant psychological research and program evaluation.
Jon Grahe, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, USA. He completed his dissertation in experimental psychology at the University of Toledo. He previously served as President of Psi Chi and of the Western Psychological Association and as Editor for the Journal of Social Psychology.
Michelle L. Ceynar, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, USA. She earned her MA and PhD in social psychology from the University of Montana. Her research interests are related to how gender impacts perceptions of and behavior toward others.
"No history of psychology would be complete without a recognition of the contributions of these trailblazing women of color. We stand on their shoulders and should know their names! Kudos to the authors for sharing their stories in such a classroom-friendly way, suitable for use in research methods and other foundational psychology courses".
Beverly Tatum, PhD, President Emerita, Spelman College
"What an absolute treasure! Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume 2 provides an amazing spotlight on the trailblazing accomplishments of some of the first women of color to become psychologists in this country. The editors have brought together impressive scholars to summarize and highlight the dissertations of awe-inspiring researchers in this splendid book. It is the second of a compilation of research that encompasses a diversity of topics related to culture, race, gender, achievement, equity, social justice, and many other compelling topics of interest by some of our most powerful, beloved pioneers in psychology. I strongly recommend this highly valuable contribution".
Melba Vasquez, PhD, ABPP, Independent Practice, Austin, TX, Former President, American Psychological Association
