This is the authoritative guide for current and future psychologists around the world who are or want to be engaged in international efforts and opportunities and meet pressing global needs.
Psychologists are increasingly applying their knowledge, skills, and values to big picture issues such as sustainability, human rights, conflict resolution, global education, and religious and cultural understanding. However, education, training, and professional development often overlook "thinking and acting globally" as a vital component of the professional identities of psychologists.
With decades of international experience as scholars, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and consultants, contributors to this book describe exemplary programs, relevant trends, and dynamic possibilities for global engagement. They focus specifically on nine key areas of expertise through which psychologists can make a difference:
- advocacy,
- assessment,
- consultation,
- intervention,
- leadership,
- policy,
- research,
- service,
- teaching
Chapters also highlight opportunities for international and interdisciplinary collaboration while empowering indigenous voices and psychologies.
Craig N. Shealy, PhD, is a professor of psychology at Western Washington University and the executive director of the International Beliefs and Values Institute (IBAVI), which coordinates an array of scholarly, grant, educational, and service activities in the United States and internationally. Dr. Shealy's research on the Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI) has been featured in multiple publications. A licensed clinical psychologist, he is a Fulbright specialist in Japan, fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA), past president of APA's Division of International Psychology, a Nehru chair at MS Baroda University in India, and a National Register Legacy of Excellence Psychologist.
Merry Bullock, PhD is secretary-general of the International Council of Psychologists and cochair of the Global Network of Psychologists for Human Rights Steering Committee. She has served in leadership roles in many psychology organizations, including APA (senior director of the APA Office of International Affairs for over a decade), the International Union of Psychological Science (deputy secretary-general), and APA's International Division (president)
. Dr Bullock's research and scholarly writing explore early cognitive and motivational development, scientific reasoning, policy applications, and internationalization. She is the recipient of awards for distinguished contributions to psychology from national, regional, and international organizations.
Shagufa Kapadia, PhD is a professor in the department of human development and family studies and former director of Women's Studies Research Center at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India. Her scholarly interests are cultural and cross-cultural perspectives in human development, particularly adolescence and emerging adulthood. She has researched cultural dimensions of socialization, morality, social support exchange, identity, and hopes and aspirations. Dr. Kapadia has been a recipient of the Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship and the Shastri Indo-Canadian Faculty Research Award. She serves as the India coordinator of the International Society for the Study of Behavioral Development (ISSBD).
