Mexican American Psychology: Social, Cultural, and Clinical Perspectives

Providing in-depth coverage of the Mexican American population from social, cultural, and psychological (clinical) perspectives, this book promotes the understanding of cultural practices and sociological characteristics of this important ethnic group.

• Addresses the characteristics of members of this large and growing group of Americans as distinct from the generalized ethnic group of "Latino Americans"

• Covers long-time U.S. residents and recent immigrants from Mexico as well as second and later generation Mexican Americans

• Provides extensive information about the Mexican American population from different perspectives that gives readers better insight and understanding about this important ethnic group

• Promotes cultural sensitivity when working with Mexican Americans in different settings

• Describes specific clinical strategies that can be effective when working with Mexican Americans