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
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
"This is a breath-taking book in its coverage of the uniquely endowed
psychology worlds of Oceania and the Caribbean. Now that Dr. Rich, Dr.
Ramkumar, and colleagues have produced this awesome book volume on the
cultural psychology of the rim water nations, I have a palpable sense of
relief from their having addressed a huge gap in cultural psychology
scholarship. This volume opens hitherto undreamed of opportunities for
further studies on cultural practices in psychology in Oceania and the
Caribbean!"- Elias Mpofu, PhD, DE.D, CRC, MAPS, Professor of Health
Sciences at the University of North Texas, Honorary Professor of Health
Sciences at the University of Sydney and Executive Board member of the
Australian Psychological Society's Rehabilitation Psychology Interest
Group
"This book represents a vital exploration into the purpose and practice
of Psychology in island nations. It is a welcome compilation of academic
writings from sociocultural perspectives within Oceania and the
Caribbean and serves as a landmark account of the unique forces shaping
the development and evolution of Psychology in these states." - Gerard
Hutchinson MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of the West Indies,
St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
