Full Description
An essential component of evidence-based psychological practice (EBPP) is attending to the ethnocultural heritage of the client. However, relatively little research has been conducted on culturally- informed EBPP with ethnic minorities, especially research that satisfies rigorous methodological criteria. In this book, experts examine the reasons for this and suggest tangible strategies for conducting more impactful studies to promote culturally competent treatment. The chapters address critical research issues such as measurement and design/methodology, and inspiring examples show how EBPP can be tailored to meet the specific needs of ethnic minorities. This volume is an important step in reducing disparities and promoting effective mental health treatment for underserved populations.
Contents
Contributors
Series Foreword
Frederick T. L. Leong
Introduction
Nolan Zane, Guillermo Bernal, and Frederick T. L. Leong
I. Overview
Components of Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology
Ronald F. Levant and Heather A. Sperry
Psychotherapy Outcome Research With Ethnic Minorities: What Is the Agenda?
Anna S. Lau, Doris F. Chang, Sumie Okazaki, and Guillermo Bernal
II. Measurement and Statistical Issues
Threats to Cultural Validity in Clinical Diagnosis and Assessment: Illustrated With the Case of Asian Americans
Frederick T. L. Leong and Zornitsa Kalibatseva
Statistical and Methodological Issues in Planning Randomized Clinical Trials With Ethnic Minorities
Carmen L. Rivera-Medina and Jos amp eacute N. Caraballo
Statistical Methods for Validating Test Adaptations Used in Cross-Cultural Research
Joseph A. Rios and Ronald K. Hambleton
Testing Instrument Equivalence Across Cultural Groups: Basic Concepts, Testing Strategies, and Common Complexities
Barbara M. Byrne
III. Methodological Challenges
Mixed-Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches to the Psychological Study of Culture
Marina Doucerain, Sylvanna Vargas, and Andrew G. Ryder
Cultural Adaptations in Psychotherapy for Ethnic Minorities: Strategies for Research on Culturally Informed Evidence-Based Psychological Practices
Nolan Zane, Jin E. Kim, Guillermo Bernal, and Catrina Gotuaco
Community-Based Participatory Research for Cocreating Interventions With Native Communities: A Partnership Between the University of New Mexico and the Pueblo of Jemez
Lorenda Belone, Janice Tosa, Kevin Shendo, Anita Toya, Kee Straits, Greg Tafoya, Rebecca Rae, Emma Noyes, Doreen Bird, and Nina Wallerstein
IV. Treatment and Interventions
A Culturally Informed Approach to American Indian/Alaska Native Youth Suicide Prevention
Teresa D. LaFromboise and Saima S. Malik
Depression Prevention and Treatment Interventions: Evolution of the San Francisco Latino Mental Health Research Program
Adri amp aacute n Aguilera, Jeanne Miranda, Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola, Kurt C. Organista, Gerardo M. Gonz amp aacute lez, John McQuaid, Laura P. Kohn-Wood, Huynh-Nhu Le, Chandra Ghosh-Ippen, Guido G. Urizar, Jos amp eacute Soto, Tamar Mendelson, Alinne Z. Barrera, Leandro D. Torres, Yan Leykin, Stephen Schueller, Nancy Liu, and Ricardo F. Mu amp ntilde oz
Improving the Participation of Families of Color in Evidence-Based Interventions: Challenges and Lessons Learned
Norweeta G. Milburn and Marguerita Lightfoot
Culturally Adapting Evidence-Based Practices for Ethnic Minority and Immigrant Families
Wei-Chin Hwang
Afterword: Some Culturally Informed Conclusions
Nolan Zane, Guillermo Bernal, and Frederick T. L. Leong
Index
About the Editors
