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History of Asian American psychology
Frederick T L Leong1, Sumie Okazaki
1Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, Psychology Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. fleong@msu.edu
Abstract:
An overview of the history of Asian American psychology is provided by reviewing the context for the development of the field as well as the early founding of the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA). The presidents of AAPA as well as key events and conferences are noted. The involvement of AAPA leaders in national mental health policies and activities are reviewed. The substantive areas of Asian American psychology and the education and training of Asian American psychologists are also discussed. The article ends with some comments about the future of Asian American psychology.
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