The mission of the Committee on Socioeconomic Status (CSES) shall be to further the major purpose of APA “to advance psychology as a science and a profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare” by ensuring that issues of socioeconomic status (SES) receive the full attention of the association. The committee will identify and act as a catalyst in the association’s efforts to address issues of SES and promote appropriate attention to SES in psychological research and practice. In this regard, the committee shall:
- Collect information and documentation concerning SES.
- Promote scientific understanding of the roles of poverty and SES in health, education, and human welfare.
- Develop approaches to the application of psychology that take into account the effects of SES on psychological development and well-being.
- Advocate for social policy that will alleviate or reduce the disparities between SES groups.