Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology: Volume 2: Gender Research in Social and Applied Psychology - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1441914668 ISBN 13: 9781441914668

Publisher: Springer, 2010

Synopsis

Donald R. McCreary and Joan C. Chrisler The Development of Gender Studies in Psychology Studies of sex differences are as old as the ?eld of psychology, and they have been conducted in every sub?eld of the discipline. There are probably many reasons for the popularity of these studies, but three reasons seem to be most prominent. First, social psychological studies of person perception show that sex is especially salient in social groups. It is the ?rst thing people notice about others, and it is one of the things we remember best (Fiske, Haslam, & Fiske, 1991; Stangor, Lynch, Duan, & Glass, 1992). For example, people may not remember who uttered a witty remark, but they are likely to remember whether the quip came from a woman or a man. Second, many people hold ?rm beliefs that aspects of physiology suit men and women for particular social roles. Men’s greater upper body strength makes them better candidates for manual labor, and their greater height gives the impression that they would make good leaders (i. e. , people we look up to). Women’s reproductive capacity and the caretaking tasks (e. g. , breastfeeding, baby minding) that accompany it make them seem suitable for other roles that require gentleness and nurturance. Third, the logic that underlies hypothesis testing in the sciences is focused on difference. Researchers design their studies with the hope that they can reject the null hypothesis that experimental groups do not differ.

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Review:

From the reviews:

“In over 1,500 pages of text, these volumes synthesize this body of literature according to 14 topical areas deemed to be the most representative of chapter topics in introductory psychology textbooks. ... Volume 1 covers topics in general and experimental psychology, while Volume 2 comprises issues of social and applied psychology. ... The Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology could be used in toto in a graduate course on the psychology of gender, or the chapters could be used individually in upper-level topics-in-psychology courses.” (Patricia L. Wolleat, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 55 (49), December, 2010)

“This is a comprehensive look at gender research. The first volume investigates gender research in the fields of general and experimental psychology and the second describes research in the areas of social and applied psychology. ... target ‘graduate students and early career professionals who wish to work in gender studies.’ ... There are literally hundreds of references that the reader can follow up for any topic of interest. ... an exhaustive look at gender research from the fields of general, experimental, social, and applied psychology.” (Gary B. Kaniuk, Doody’s Review Service, January, 2011)

“The editors of Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology have provided a handbook that covers a breadth of topics and aligns with their original goal, to provide a critical review of historic, current, and future research in all aspects of gender research within the discipline of psychology. ... the handbook is appropriate for individuals who study biological aspects of psychology and gender, social and cultural aspects of gender, and the clinical aspects including therapy.” (Stacey L. Williams, Sex Roles, Vol. 65, 2011)

“Both the historical development and the scholarly framework of gender studies are defined and explained in this remarkable two-volume work, which is illuminated ... by its thorough grounding in the field of psychology. ... Donald McCreary and Joan Chrisler provide a thorough and detailed grounding in what feminism is and what it can tell us about the condition and circumstance of women today. ... this title is highly recommended.” (Susan Bennett White, Feminist Collections, Vol. 33 (2), Spring, 2012)

From the Back Cover:

The study of gender and gender roles has made significant advances since the 1960s, and this is particularly evident in the areas of social and applied psychology. Volume 2 of the Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology focuses on these aspects of psychology, acknowledging the vitality of the field and reviewing theories and findings from across the specialties, including many outside traditional areas of gender research.

The book’s major goals―better communication between researchers, identification and addressing of knowledge gaps, elimination of bias in research and treatment―are exemplified in a series of chapters that inform readers about the current state of gender research. Authors discuss topics such as the ongoing gender issues in personality assessment, the role of gender in developing and maintaining relationships, and controversies such as whether a male practitioner can be a feminist therapist and whether the concept of gender identity disorder is outdated.

Volume 2 of the Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology covers these critical areas:

• Personality and personality testing
• Abnormal and clinical psychology, including gendered aspects of depression, body image, and eating disorders
• Psychotherapy with women, men, couples, and families
• Social psychology, including intimate relationships, group behavior, and gender prejudice
• Work, the workplace, and leadership
• Health care and health behaviors
• Special topics, from the media to the military

Blending the challenging with the accessible, Handbook of Gender Research in Psychology: Gender Research in Social and Applied Psychology is a reference of the first order for researchers, a practice-enhancing resource for clinical psychologists and other therapists, and an exceedingly useful text for the professor or graduate student.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1441914668
• ISBN 13: 9781441914668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 828
• Editor: Chrisler Joan C., McCreary Donald R.