Conclusion: Future directions for political psychology in Latin America.

Most analyses of Right-wing power strategies in Latin America highlight the relative paucity of dedicated Right-wing political parties, and the preponderance of non-electoral strategies. Despite this such studies continue to privilege the electoral over other strategies. This paper presents a more wide-ranging, comprehensive perspective based on political sociology and political psychology theories. Here strategies are categorised at three levels – electoral, extra-electoral and semi- or extra-constitutional - which can be activated in a multi-layered manner, depending on the level of threat perceived to Right objectives and on conditions on the ground. Using the case study of the removal of Dilma Rousseff from the presidency in Brazil in 2016, the article seeks to illustrate the ultimate aim of achieving a “smart coup”, whereby left governments are forced out of office with relatively little bloodshed and an element of popular and institutional legitimacy. In this way the Latin American Right aims to integrate electoral and non-electoral strategies to the democratic context of Left hegemony in the region.

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Alienated and disaffected students: Exploring the civic capacity of ‘Outsiders’ in Latin America

Education Citizenship and Social Justice ◽

10.1177/1746197919886877 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 174619791988687

Author(s):

Xiaoxue Kuang ◽

Kerry J Kennedy

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

Dominican Republic ◽

Latin American ◽

Education Level ◽

Home Literacy ◽

Future Directions ◽

Civic Capacity ◽

Democratic Development ◽

Civic Attitudes ◽

Civic Values

The aim of the study is to explore alienated and disaffected students in Latin America and investigate the development of their civic attitudes. The study has focused on a context that is assuming growing importance globally and about which more needs to be known, especially in terms of its potential for democratic development. The focus is on students from Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Mexico. Three distinct groups of students were identified labeled ‘Outsiders’, ‘Moderates’, and ‘Active Participators’. The ‘Outsiders’ had lowest scores on all civic values. Gender, parents’ political and social interest, students’ expected education level and home literacy were the four most important predictors for membership in the ‘Outsider’ group. Implications and future directions for research on Latin American ‘Outsiders’ are discussed.

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Embodied and Life Cycle Carbon Assessment of Buildings in Latin America: State-of-the-Art and Future Directions

Embodied Carbon in Buildings ◽

10.1007/978-3-319-72796-7_22 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 483-503

Author(s):

Francesco Pomponi ◽

Liliana Medina Campos

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

Life Cycle ◽

State Of The Art ◽

Future Directions

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History of Neuropsychology in Latin America

The Oxford Handbook of History of Clinical Neuropsychology ◽

10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199765683.013.57 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Juan Carlos Arango Lasprilla ◽

Laiene Olabarrieta-Landa ◽

Isabel Gonzalez ◽

Giselle Leal ◽

José Enrique Álvarez Alcántara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

Latin American ◽

The United States ◽

Second World War ◽

Armed Conflicts ◽

Future Directions ◽

Current State ◽

History Of ◽

Main Activity ◽

Second World

This chapter presents the history of neuropsychology in Latin America during five main periods. Prior to 1950, the term “neuropsychology” was rarely used. The development of this specialty in Latin America did not take place until the second half of the 20th century, centered primarily in Argentina and Uruguay. Historically, the development of neuropsychology has been slowed down by local wars, armed conflicts, and dictatorships. During the Second World War, intellectuals and scientists in neuroscience emigrated to Latin America and helped to advance the field. The period between 1970 and 1999 was mainly characterized by the evolution of neuropsychology in Colombia and Mexico and by the influence of the United States in Latin American neuropsychology. From 2000 until 2017, neuropsychology experienced a rapid growth, including establishment of graduate programs, societies, clinics/centers, Latin American scientific journals, and research publications, as well as the creation of Spanish language neuropsychological tests. As of 2018, most professionals in neuropsychology in Latin America work in private practices or universities, and their main activity is assessment and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders, although they also engage in rehabilitation and teaching activities. Due to the lack of written records, there is scarce information regarding the history and current state of neuropsychology in some Latin American countries, including Belize, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. Current barriers to the advancement of the field and future directions to improve the current situation are described.

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Member Care in Missions: Global Perspectives and Future Directions

Journal of Psychology and Theology ◽

10.1177/009164719702500114 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 25 (1) ◽

pp. 143-154 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Kelly O'Donnell

Keyword(s):

Latin America ◽

North America ◽

Pastoral Care ◽

Human Resource Development ◽

Human Resource ◽

Christian Counseling ◽

Future Directions ◽

Care Community ◽

Member Care ◽

Global Perspectives

Member care has become a specialized discipline within missions, drawing on the contributions of Christian counseling and psychology, pastoral care, and human resource development. Much is happening in the international member care community, especially in North America and Europe. This article highlights some of the key developments that have shaped and are shaping this field. It also points out the need to develop and prioritize additional supportive resources for those working among unreached people groups and for agencies from the “Newer Sending Countries” (Asia, Africa, and Latin America). The article closes with five suggestions—“PACTS”— for further developing this crucial field, calling upon the various member care streams to purposefully join together on behalf of the missions community.

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