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Sherri McCarthy (1958-2017)
Kathleen Malley-Morrison1, Victor Karandashev2
1Boston University.
The American Psychologist
|July 13, 2018
Summary
Sherri McCarthy was a dedicated educational psychologist and leader in international psychology. Her work significantly advanced psychology education, peace psychology, and human rights globally.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- International Psychology
- Peace Psychology
Background:
- Sherri McCarthy (1958-2017) was a Professor of Educational Psychology at Northern Arizona University-Yuma.
- She was a fellow of the American Psychological Association's Division 52 (International Psychology) and active in Divisions 2 (Teaching of Psychology) and 48 (Peace Psychology).
Purpose of the Study:
- This obituary honors the life and significant contributions of Sherri McCarthy.
- It highlights her impact on educational psychology, international collaboration, and peace initiatives.
Main Methods:
- The abstract summarizes McCarthy's professional achievements and areas of influence.
- It details her roles in establishing graduate programs, cofounding international conferences, and editorial work.
Main Results:
- McCarthy was instrumental in establishing the Human Relations Graduate Program at Northern Arizona University-Yuma.
- She co-founded international conferences on psychology education and edited three volumes of "Teaching of Psychology Around the World."
- Her contributions to the Springer Peace series underscore her commitment to international peace and human rights.
Conclusions:
- Sherri McCarthy was a tireless collaborator and leader in psychology, with a profound impact on global education and peace efforts.
- Her legacy includes advancing international psychology, fostering peace psychology, and championing human rights through extensive research and publications.
