Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean

The Caribbean and Oceania are understudied areas from a psychological perspective, and this book aims to fill that knowledge gap. With contributions from noted psychologists in the Caribbean and Oceania and experts from around the globe, it provides a nuanced examination of significant psychological issues in nations such as Fiji, Guyana, Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, and more.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 315 pages
Publication date: 17 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The Caribbean and Oceania are understudied areas from a psychological perspective, and this book is designed to fill that knowledge gap. In addition to diverse, rich cultural traditions and abundant economic opportunity for some, these regions also reflect the challenges of modernity, including crime, poverty, ethnic tensions, adaptations to climate change, and disparities in health, education, and access to care. With contributions from noted psychologists in the Caribbean and Oceania, as well as experts from around the globe, this book provides a nuanced examination of significant psychological issues in nations such as Fiji, Guyana, Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, and more. Psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals with an interest in this part of the world will find this volume a rich resource, as will those generally interested in the relationship between culture and psychology.

This book takes you on an outstanding journey of what is occurring in cultural psychology in the 21st century. It addresses the abundance of each nation through a transformational lens of current practices in psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in sailing the high seas connecting the present with the endless possibilities of those who dare to journey into the waters of a divine future.

- Florence Denmark, Past-President, American Psychological Association

Chock full of expert knowledge and insights, Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean is an indispensable resource for psychologists. A must-read that will expand your understanding of life in these regions and beyond!

- Pamela A. Hays, PhD, Author of Addressing Cultural Complexities in Practice

Weight: 534g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030877651
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022