April 2019 | Monitor on Psychology
Vol. 50 No. 4
On the Cover: Empowerment. Now.
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Renewing the push for equality
Women in psychology are still paid less, hold fewer leadership positions and are harassed more than their male colleagues. So, what is the field doing about it?
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A generation of women of color researchers led the way. Here are their stories
Today’s more inclusive field of psychology wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and determination of these trailblazers.
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Behind the number on the scale is a complicated equation that involves genetics, behavior, and powerful social and environmental forces
Features
Psychologists are collaborating to help youth who return to Mexico because of deportation threats
It’s rare, but some children with autism spectrum disorder lose their symptoms. Psychologists are exploring why, and how these children fare long term.
The social psychologist explains the psychology of violent extremism and how governments can counteract it
The Family Involvement Lab at the University of Maryland explores low-income and immigrant family dynamics and examines the role fathers play in raising children
Psychologist Dan Han is a central figure in the emerging field of neurogastronomy, which brings scientists and culinary experts together to understand why we eat what we eat
Seasoned psychologists offer their expertise on the art and skill of leading successful group therapy
Mentoring the next generation of psychologists is one of the most important contributions you can make to the field. Here’s how to avoid ethical pitfalls while ensuring your mentees’ professional and academic success.
An annual conference held just for North Carolina’s psychology undergraduates is inspiring the next generation of psychologists—and offering a model for other states
William Parham leads a new National Basketball Players Association initiative that puts players’ mental health and wellness on center stage
Most children around the world breathe polluted air, putting their mental and physical health at risk
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