This article presents comments on the original article by McNulty and Fincham ("American Psychologist," v67 n2 p101-110 Feb-Mar 2012). The authors indicated the need to think beyond positive psychology. In particular, they argued that positive psychology needs "to move beyond labeling psychological traits and processes as positive." In general,…

The recent Institute of Medicine report on prevention (National Research Council & Institute of Medicine, 2009) noted the substantial interrelationship among mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and pointed out that, to a great extent, these problems stem from a set of common conditions. However, despite the evidence, current research and…

Psychology can make a significant contribution to limiting the magnitude of climate change by improving understanding of human behaviors that drive climate change and human reactions to climate-related technologies and policies, and by turning that understanding into effective interventions. This article develops a framework for psychological…

In this article we note that in the coming years, a larger number of people will be experiencing retirement for a longer period of time than ever before and that despite this fact, many will find themselves unprepared for this stage of their lives. We review the literature on retirement preparation, structuring our review around the key questions…

Michael G. Wessells, recipient of the International Humanitarian Award, is cited for his pioneering and sustained contributions to the protection of children affected by armed conflict and to the development of international guidelines for the provision of community-based, culturally responsive psychosocial support in emergencies. Wessells has…

Professional psychology's ability to meet older Americans' psychological needs and to simultaneously thrive as a profession will be closely tied to the federal Medicare program over the coming decades. Despite legislative changes in the 1980s providing professional autonomy to psychologists and expanding coverage for mental health services,…

Summarizes and compares findings from a series of studies of informal, interpersonal help given by four groups: hairdressers, divorce lawyers, industrial supervisors, and bartenders. Discusses the implications for mental health practitioners of the fact that most people do not take their psychological problems to the formal mental health…

Discusses how clinical psychology can contribute to the psychological well-being of minority people. Describes theory and research on racism and racial differences. Points out the unmet health needs of minority groups and the gaps that exist in clinical practice, and stresses the necessity for training more minority psychologists. (GC)

Reviews the development of the field of the psychology of aging during the past 30 years. Points out that much additional work is necessary in order for psychologists to apply knowledge gained to improvement of the quality of life for older Americans. (Author/AOS)

Violence against women by their intimate partners continues to be widespread today. Practicing psychologists who treat female clients will see the consequences of immediate and long-term emotional effects of abuse. The author uses a psychologist's personal story of domestic violence and healing from abuse to illustrate the psychological issues and…

This article reviews theory, methods, and evidence supporting the concept of a relational diagnosis here called the parental acceptance-rejection syndrome. This syndrome is composed of 2 complementary sets of factors. First, 4 classes of behaviors appear universally to convey the symbolic message that "my parent (or other attachment…

Four forms of individualism (romantic, egoistic, ideological, and alienated) are distinguished and their roots in American psychology traced. In opposition to this theoretically egocentric perspective, a new psychological role theory is espoused and its implications explored with special emphasis on the dilemma of contemporary ambivalence toward…

Argues that psychological research based on Western concepts of the mind and methods of study not only has little relevance to other cultures, but disregards and undermines alternate cultural traditions. The need for a multicultural psychology that takes into account these differences, the multiplicity of indigenous conceptualizations of the…

This article examines a series of studies designed to test four hypotheses concerning psychotherapeutic treatment of the disadvantaged. It is suggested that the research findings have implications in terms of psychotherapy coverage under national health insurance and the role of psycholgists in a national system of service delivery. (Author/EB)

In light of social science research that indicates substantial psychological benefits for children with disabilities who can remain with their families, and in the context of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child, it is argued that the Federal government should maintain programs that make staying at home possible. (SLD)