Multicultural Psychology : Understanding Our Diverse Communities

Multicultural Psychology combines research with actual real narratives to examine multicultural issues and capture the richness of diverse cultures. The text covers compelling topics such as differences in world views, communication, racial and cultural identity, development, racism, and immigration, as well as gender, sexuality, age, and ability. It presents a broad foundation for understanding the issues psychologists address when studying culture and the practical applications of theory in today's society. The personal stories and discussions of current events make the text relatable to students' lives.

Jeffery Scott Mio is Jeffery Scott Mio is Professor of Psychology and Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies in Psychology. He is a fellow of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, the Asian American Psychological Association, and the Western Psychological Association.

Lori A. Barker is Professor of Psychology and Sociology at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Dr. Barker is a licensed clinical psychologist and a Qualified Medical Evaluator with the State of California, Division of Workers Compensation. She has a private practice in Riverside, CA, called The Center for Individual, Family, and Community Wellness.

Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez is Professor of Psychology at Utah State University and a licensed psychologist in Utah, Puerto Rico, and Idaho. Dr. Domenech Rodríguez is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. She has served on the APA Ethics Committee as an associate member and is currently President of the Society for the Clinical Psychology of Ethnic Minorities.

John Gonzalez is Professor of Psychology and Department Chair at Bemidji State University in northern Minnesota. He is an Ojibwe American Indian and a member of the White Earth Anishinaabe Nation. Dr. Gonzalez served as Program Chair and then Treasurer for the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race and as Historian for the Society of Indian Psychologists. Professor Gonzalez was also honored as the American Indian Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Indian Education Association in 2017.