| Abstract: | Stanley Sue, one of the 1986 recipients of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest, is recognized for "his energetic, enthusiastic and pioneering contributions to the human welfare of diverse ethnic and cultural groups during his distinguished professional career. An internationally recognized scholar of Asian-American personality and mental health, Stanley Sue has advanced our understanding of cultural diversity as a model for cooperation, mutual respect and collective advancement through his leadership, diplomacy and dedication, His books, chapters, and articles offer brilliant, thought-provoking analyses of the obstacles to cooperative race relations produced by value conflicts, and chart a course for effective system change to ameliorate these problems. He has served his own ethnic group as founder of the Asian American Psychological Association, the concerns of all ethnic minorities as a consultant to the National Institute of Mental Health, and the needs of underserved communities through his active lecture and workshop activities. He has influenced his profession as an elected officer of three APA divisions and as a valued member of the APA governance system. In every respect, Dr. Sue's total commitment to 'promoting human welfare' for all, embodies the ideals of this Association with good humor, sincerity, leadership, and unfailing dedication." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
