Early Psychological Research Contributions from Women of Color, Volume I, collects the dissertations of 20 cultural pioneers: women of color who were among the first to earn their doctorate degrees in psychology. Collectively, these chapters offer an important resource to diversify the history of psychology.
This book is structured so that each chapter provides a biographical sketch of the woman, a summary of the dissertation, a reproducibility critique, a discussion about a modern alternative theory or methodological approach associated with the work (feminist theory, ethnopsychology, liberation psychology, etc.), and examples of how the dissertation can be used as instructional content in psychology and related disciplines offers suggestions for classroom use. The dissertations were completed as early as 1912 and as late as 1979 with the range reflecting differences in when women of certain groups could access education. The topics also range broadly across the breadth of the field of psychology, including physiological, cognitive, developmental, social, clinical, and more topics.
The diversity of the work collected here will allow this book to be used to augment coursework either as a complete collection or as individual chapters. Instructors and students in undergraduate and graduate Research Methods courses will find this a crucial text in maintaining a true and inclusive historical perspective of psychological research. Additionally, due to the inclusion of research spanning the breadth of Psychology, this edited volume will appeal to scholars both across the discipline and in related fields, such as Women's Studies, Cognitive Science, Education, and Cultural Studies.
Author(s): Jon Grahe, Michelle L. Ceynar, Rihana S. Mason
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 275
City: New York
Cover
Endorsements
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Contributors
Preface
Origination of the volume
Positionality of the editors and authors
Surprises along the way
Hopes for the volume
Future volumes
Acknowledgements
Understanding Cultural Pioneers: A Guide to the Volume
Authors Note
Cultural Pioneers Defined
Finding Cultural Pioneers and Their Dissertations
Selecting Dissertations for this Volume
Why Their Dissertations Should Be Revealed
Revealing the Dissertations
Commonalities About Histories
Summary of The Summaries
Reproducibility Across Early Psychological Research
A Collection of Alternative Approaches to Interpreting Science
Cultural Pioneers in the Classroom
Conclusions: Looking at the Present and Future through the Past
References
1. Studying Mental Fatigue: Dr. Tsuruko Arai Haraguchi Inspires from the Past
Background and Historical Context
Dissertation Summary
Background and Justification
Samples, Methods, and Procedures
Findings and Conclusions
Reproducibility Critique
Materials and Data Transparency
Design and Analysis Transparency
Reproducing Results and Replications
A Feminist Psychology Interpretation
Classroom Use
Courses to Consider
Conclusion
References
2. Dr. Tomi Wada Kora and "An Experimental Study of Hunger in Its Relation to Activity"
An Academic and Political Life
Wada's 1922 Dissertation: Physiology and Psychology
Methods, Transparency, and Reproducibility
Alternative Approach: Feminist Perspectives
Bringing Wada (1922) to Psychology Classrooms
Conclusions
Notes
References
3. Dr. Ang Lanfen Lee: First Chinese Woman to Earn a PhD in Psychology
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Various Aspects of Intelligence
Gender Differences
Developmental Perspective
Classroom Use
Conclusions
Note
References
4. Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser: An Exemplary Psychologist, Pioneer, and Psychometrician
Author Note
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusions
References
5. Call Me Dr. Ruth Howard: First African American Woman to Earn a PhD in Psychology
Historical and Biographical Sketch of Cultural Pioneer
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusion
Note
References
6. Dr. Alberta Banner Turner: Distinguished Black Activist and Exceptional Ohio Psychologist
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approach to Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusion
References
7. Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark: First African American Woman to Earn a PhD in Psychology from Columbia University
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusions
References
8. Dr. Celestine Louise Smith: An Exploration of Individual Need for Marriage and Family Life Education Among Urban Family Members
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approach and Interpretation
Classroom Use
Dream Work for Personal and Social Change
What are dreams?
Working with Dreams in the Classroom
Description of Activity
Learning Objectives
Applicable concept or construct
Materials or Variables
Instructions or preparation needed
Supplemental materials
Conclusion
References
9. Dr. Keturah Elizabeth Whitehurst: The Mother of Black Psychology
Historical & Biographical Sketch
Early years
Education
Career
Summary of Dissertation
Background
Participants & Procedure
Findings
Methods & Reproducibility Critique
Methodological Critique
Replicability of Findings
Projective Personality Assessment
Psychoanalytic Theory
Understanding of Development
Modern Equivalences
Alternative Approaches: Black Youth, Fantasy, & Escapism
Classroom Use
Assignment Overview
Description of Activity
Goals and Learning Objectives
Instructions & supplemental materials
Conclusion
Notes
References
10. Dr. Carolyn Attneave: Paving the Foundation for Modern Psychology in the Field of Native American Mental Health
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Lesson Plan
Conclusions
References
11. A Pioneer Korean Woman Psychologist in America: Dr. Tong-He Koh [1929-2009]
Historical and Biographical Sketch of a Cultural Pioneer
Dissertation Summary
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches and the Interpretation
Classroom Use
Classroom Activity#1
Recommended Courses to Use This Activity
Description of Activity
Learning Objectives
Applicable Concepts/Constructs
Instructions and Preparation Needed
Possible Discussion Questions
Classroom Activity #2
Recommended Courses for This Activity
Description of Activity
Learning Objectives
Applicable Concepts/Constructs
Instructions and Preparation Needed
Possible Discussion Questions
Conclusion
References
12. Enduring Questions of Childrearing and Creativity: Dr. Ena Vazquez-Nuttall
Historical and Biographical Sketch of Pioneer
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Is There a Creative Gene?
Parenting Styles, Culture and Creativity
Digital Creativity
Promoting Creativity
Conclusions
References
13. Dr. Martha Bernal: First Latina PhD in Psychology
Martha Bernal: An Experimental Study of Guilt
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusions
References
14. Dr. Marigold Lorelai Linton: The First Indigenous Student in California to Attend College
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Measures
Hypotheses
Method
Results
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Methods Critique
Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Description of Activity
Learning Outcomes
Applicable Concept or Construct
Materials
Instructions and Preparation Needed
Supplemental Materials - Reading List
Conclusions
Note
References
15. Dr. Diane Willis: Pediatric Psychology, Establishing a New Discipline
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Background and Justification
Method
Results and Discussion
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Participants
Materials and Procedural Transparency
Analysis Transparency
Reproducibility
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Potential Assignments and Discussion Questions
Propose a Study to Conceptually Replicate her Work in the Modern Era
Develop an Ethical Strategy for Conducting a Study in a School Setting
Discussion Questions
Conclusions
References
16. Dr. Felicisima (Ping) Serafica: Early Attachment Researcher and First Tenured Pinay Professor
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Early Life
Research and Later Life
Summary of Dissertation
Attachment Theory
Hypotheses and Methodology
Results
Implications
Reproducibility Critique
Ethical Controversy
Replicable Work
Limitations
Alternative Approaches
Classroom Use
Learning objectives
Applicable Concepts/Constructs
Materials
Discussion Questions
Conclusions
References
17. Dr. Nuha Abudabbeh: A Trailblazing Arab American Woman who Earned a PhD in Psychology
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Materials & Results
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Conclusion
References
18. Dr. Carolyn Barcus, Keeper of the Fire: Mentoring through Self-Actualizing Education
Author Note
Carolyn Barcus, Keeper of the Fire: Mentoring through Self-Actualizing Education
Historical and Biographical Sketch
Summary of the Dissertation
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Classroom Use
Activity 1: Try a communication Skill Exercise in Class
Role-Play A (3.1, p. 87)- Who Has The Problem?
Role-Play B (1.4, p. 72)- Power and Force
Activity 2: Applying Self-Actualizing Education to Online Learning
Conclusions
References
19. Dr. Melba Jean Trinity Vasquez: First Latina APA President
Author Note
Biography & Historical Context
Dissertation Summary
Reproducibility Critique
Data Transparency
Materials, Design, and Analysis Transparency
Dissertation Findings & Result Replications Over Time
Alternative Perspectives
Classroom Use
Conclusion
Note
References
20. Dr. Lillian Comas-Díaz: Tailoring Psychotherapy for Puerto Rican Women
Biographical Sketch
Summary of Dissertation
Puerto Rican Context
Social Class and Mental Health Services
Puerto Rican Women
Psychotherapy
Depression
Questions and hypotheses
Methods
Measures
Sample
Procedures
Findings
Influence on the Future of the Field
Clinical Implication
Methods and Reproducibility Critique
Reproducibility
Method critique
Measures
Cultural adaptations
Alternative Approaches Interpretation
Alternative Theories
Post-Colonization Stress Model
Colonial Mentality Model
Classroom Use
Applying Alternatives
Description
Learning Objectives
Instructions
Case Example
Conclusions
Note
References
Index
