Linda James Myers

Linda James Myers (born 1948) is an American psychologist best known for developing a theory of optimal psychology.[1][2] Optimal psychology theory relies on African and Native American worldviews to promote interconnectedness and anti-racism.[3][4][5] James Myers has offered significant contributions to the field of African Psychology.[4][5][6] She has won numerous awards, including the Distinguished Psychologist Award from the Association of Black Psychologists, the Bethune/Woodson Award for Outstanding Contributions in the Development of Promotion of Black Studies from the National Council for Black Studies, and the Oni Award from the International Black Women’s Congress.[1][4]

  1. ^ a b "Linda James Myers | Department of African American and African Studies". aaas.osu.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. ^ Belgrave, Faye Z. (2019). African American psychology: from Africa to America. Kevin W. Allison (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks, California. ISBN 978-1-5063-3340-3. OCLC 1019838972.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
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  5. ^ a b Maat, Sekhmet Ra Em Kht (June 2010). "Words of Wisdom for Building to Eternity: An Interview with African-centered Psychologist Linda James Myers". The Journal of Pan African Studies. 3 (7).
  6. ^ Keita Carroll, Karanja (June 2010). "A Genealogical Analysis of the Worldview Framework in African-centered Psychology". The Journal of Pan African Studies. 3 (8).