Office on Socioeconomic Status Resources and Publications
A specific charge of the Office on Socioeconomic Status (OSES) is to develop and facilitate relationships and activities to advance psychology as a major force in research, policy and advocacy related to SES. One way to fulfill this charge is to collect and distribute SES-related information through the development and maintenance of an online resource guide. OSES has compiled journal articles, relevant websites, upcoming events, fact sheets and other publications that address socioeconomic status, mental and physical health, children, education and related topics. We are open to additions, comments and foresee its growth in the future.
To report inactive links, suggest a resource and/or for questions/concerns, please email Keyona King-Tsikata.
Health Disparities Office
Learn about those who are affected by health disparities, including those affected by low socioeconomic status, and APA's Health Disparities Initiative.
- Health Disparities Office
The purpose of the Health Disparities Office is to increase support for research and interventions that improve health and reduce health disparities among underserved and vulnerable populations. - Psychology Topics: Health Equity
Get more information on the specific populations affected and how psychologists are working to reduce health disparities. - Health Disparities Fact Sheet
Defines health disparity, which includes a link between social and economic disadvantages and health outcomes. - Stop Skipping Class Campaign
Provides journal authors, editors and funders of research with best practices for the inclusion of SES and social class measures within social science research studies.
Get Connected
SES Network and Email List
Provides a platform to share information and ideas; raise questions; and identify critical problems and issues related to socioeconomic status with representatives of various divisions, state associations, committee members, APA staff and other groups.
Publications
- Reports, fact sheets, and other publications regarding socioeconomic status.
- Highlighting various experts and resources on SES-related topics through a series of webinars.
Educational Resources
High Schools
- Psychology Education and Careers #1: Guidebook for High School Students of Color (print version: $2.00)
This pamphlet provides advice to high school students who might be interested in pursuing education and careers in psychology. 1998. The first five copies are free. - Toward an Inclusive Psychology: Infusing the Introductory Psychology Textbook with Diversity Contentopens in new window (PDF, 2.09 MB) (print version: $5.00)
This booklet is for those publishers, authors and teachers of introductory psychology interested in advancing psychology as an inclusive science. The first copy is free to APA Members.
Undergraduates
- Evaluation Report: The 1997 Diversity Project 2000 Summer Institute. (free)
The report describes a model mentoring and professional development project for community college students of color that is jointly funded by OEMA, the Center for Mental Health Services and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The document provides data on the institute's impact on students. - Psychology Education and Careers #2: Guidebook for College Students of Color (print version: $2.00)
This pamphlet provides advice to college students of color interested in pursuing education and career in psychology. 1998. The first five copies are free. - Psychology Education and Careers #3: Guidebook for College Students of Color Applying to Graduate and Professional Programs (print version: $2.00)
Describes the process for applying to graduate/professional education in psychology and provides great tips. 1998. The first five copies are free. - Psychology Education and Careers #4: Resources for Psychology Training Programs Recruiting Students of Color (print version: $2.00)
The APA Commission on Ethic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training in Psychology. Provides a quick guide to action in support of increased student minority recruitment and retention. 1998. The first five copies are free.
Psychology Training
- A Portrait of Success & Challenge — Progress Report: 1997 - 2005opens in new window (PDF, 1.07 MB) (free)
A comprehensive assessment of the implementation of the APA/CEMRRAT Plan for Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training during the period of 1997 through 2005, including descriptions of exemplary activities in support of the plan, and related strategic goals for 2008-2012. - Multicultural Guidelines: An Ecological Approach to Context, Identity, and Intersectionality, 2017opens in new window . (PDF, 1MB) (envelope price: $2.67)
- Approved as APA Policy by the APA Council of Representatives, August 2017. To receive one complimentary copy of the Guidelines please send a self-addressed stamped envelope (9 1/2 X 12 ½) to the Public Interest Directorate.
- Psychology Education and Training From Culture-Specific and Multiracial Perspectivesopens in new window (PDF, 2.40MB) (print version: $6.00)
This booklet illustrates the importance of infusing ethnic/culture-specific perspectives into psychology education by describing the social-historical contexts of major contemporary psychological challenges and strengths of ethnic minority and biracial populations. Related implications for psychological research and practice are identified, and additional information sources are provided.
Recruitment
- APA/NIGMS Project Report (9/96-12/97)
APA\NIGMS project on "Developing minority biomedical research talent in psychology: A collaborative and systemic approach" (Grant # 1-T36-GM-08640-01). Describes the first-year's activity of this innovative project which involves 15 post secondary institutions (i.e., community colleges, predominately minority 4-year colleges and major research institutions) organized into five Regional Centers of Excellence in the Recruitment, Retention and Training of Ethnic Minority Students in Psychology. (free) - Diversity Needs of Academic Setting (DiNAS) Manual
This experimental instrument enables postsecondary institutions to identify existing strengths for and barriers to diversity and effective ethnic minority recruitment, retention and training. The manual includes six surveys targeted towards various campus constituencies and requesting statistical, objective and attitudinal data. April 1997. Developed by Diane Adams, PhD, and Victor De La Cancela, PhD, for the APA/NIGMS Project on "Expanding the pipeline." (print version: $5.00) - Model Strategies for Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Higher Educationopens in new window (PDF, 196KB) (free)
This special section consists of all model strategies previously published in the Communiqué from 1995 - 1999. It also consists of the strategies of those three psychology departments that were the awardees of the inaugural 1999 APA Suinn Minority Achievement Award. - PEMSI Survey Pampletopens in new window (PDF, 373KB) (free)
Report of efforts to recruit Ethnic Minority students of color. - Visions and Transformation: The Final Report of the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment and Retention in Psychology (sold out)
In this report of its findings and efforts, the APA Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention and Training, identifies critical components of individual and institutional behaviors that hinder and promote increased participation of ethnic minorities in psychology. The report contains the APA/CEMRRAT Plan of Action to guide APA's efforts in this area. The document is available online only.
Date created: 2009