Psychobiography in sociocultural context: the application of culture-based theories of psychology on a culturally diverse historic subject pool.

Short, Ellen L; Reynolds Taewon Choi, Jason D; Ponterotto, Joseph G

Short, Ellen L; Reynolds Taewon Choi, Jason D; Ponterotto, Joseph G.

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Short EL; Group Relations Practitioner, Consultant and Coach in Private Practice, and retired Associate Professor, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Reynolds Taewon Choi JD; Department of Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Ponterotto JG; Division of Psychological & Educational Services, Fordham University, New York City, NY, USA.

Int Rev Psychiatry ; 36(1-2): 180-191, 2024.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38557347

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

In recent years the historical subject base in psychobiography has expanded from a traditional focus on White (Caucasian) subjects to a broader more culturally inclusive population of significant personalities throughout history. A critical component of strong multicultural psychobiography is the inclusion of anchoring theories of psychology that are rooted in socio-cultural-political context. To psychologically profile culturally diverse individuals with only traditional Western theories of psychology and psychiatry (e.g. medical models, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive-behavioral) limits the ability of the research to accurately capture the erlebnis (lived experience) of extraordinary individuals in proper cultural context. This article reviews specific psychological theories that have recently set a foundation for more nuanced and culturally contextualised psychological profiles of historic personalities who represent diverse racial/ethnic/cultural backgrounds. Among the theories covered are the Integrated African Psychology Perspective (IAPP), an Indigenous (Native American) model of psychobiography, as well as theories and models on Psychological Nigrescence (Black racial identity development), Intersectionality, Politicised Collective Identity (PCI), Queered Black Racial Identity Development (QBRID), and Adultification of Black Children, among others. Examples of applications of these culture-centered theories to psychobiography, drawn from the present authors recently completed psychobiographies, as well as from other researchers internationally, are presented.

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Cultura; Personalidad; Adulto; Niño; Humanos; Indio Americano o Nativo de Alaska; Negro o Afroamericano; Población Negra; Diversidad Cultural; Blanco

Palabras clave

African; African American; Native American; culturally indigenous psychobiography; individual case study; multiple case study; psychobiography

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Personalidad / Cultura Límite: Adult / Child / Humans Idioma: En Revista: Int Rev Psychiatry Asunto de la revista: PSIQUIATRIA Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Reino Unido

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