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Kok, Jin Kuan; Low, Sew Kim – International Journal of School & Educational Psychology, 2019
The prevalence of psychological distress leading to mental health disorders among youths in Malaysia has increased over the years. This metasynthesis provides an examination of the risk factors contributing to vulnerability to mental distress among the youth as well as protective factors in Malaysia. Keyword searches were conducted using…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mental Disorders, At Risk Persons, Resilience (Psychology)
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Hunsaker, Robert C. – Academic Questions, 2011
In this article, the author expands on "The Scandal of Social Work Education," a National Association of Scholars study documenting the commitment to left-wing "social justice" in social work programs at ten major public institutions. He presents a critical exploration of social justice ideology in academic and professional mental health training…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Ethics, Social Work, Activism
Chen, Xinyin, Ed.; Rubin, Kenneth H., Ed. – Guilford Publications, 2011
Filling a significant gap in the literature, this book examines the impact of culture on the social behaviors, emotions, and relationships of children around the world. It also explores cultural differences in what is seen as adaptive or maladaptive development. Eminent scholars discuss major theoretical perspectives on culture and development and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cross Cultural Studies, Aggression, Social Behavior
Tsoi-A-Fatt, Rhonda – Center for Law and Social Policy, Inc. (CLASP), 2010
Black men are vital and important members of American society, especially in their communities. Black families suffer a great loss when Black men are unable to thrive. Throughout modern American history, Black men have struggled to gain their footing and fulfill their destinies as strong, caring and productive members of society and their…
Descriptors: Minority Groups, African Americans, Males, United States History