Tag: Social Justice
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What Do We Mean When We Identify Race As A Risk Factor In Psychological Research?
by Rddhi Moodliar, University of California, Los Angeles In psychological research, associations between demographic variables and outcome variables are often assessed. Some common demographic variables include age, gender identity, race, and ethnicity. If statistically significant, these variables are often identified as risk factors for the outcome variable. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Complicit No More: Stumbling Toward Allyship
by David A. Sbarra, Ph.D., University of Arizona & Past President, Academy of Psychological Clinical Science A lightning strike set the mountains behind our home in Tucson on fire. Far enough to be out of harm’s way, the red embers were distinctly visible on our family’s evening walk. As the sun set, our kids asked…