Section V: Psychology of Asian Pacific American Women

President: Grace Kim (2021–22) 

Past President: Linh P. Luu (2019–20)

Awards Committee Chairs: Alexandra Thurston (2018–21)

Early and Mid-career Task Force Co-Chairs: Tiffany Chang and Chu Kim-Prieto

The Section V official newsletter, The Asian Pacific Women’s Connection (PDF, 2.7MB), contains articles from the section's president, president-elect, lists section events and other relevant information.

Membership period is January-December. After Aug. 1, memberships are applied to the following calendar year. You may apply for membership in Section V: Psychology of Asian Pacific American Women.

For more information about Section V, join our Facebook group and visit our website.

Section V: Psychology of Asian Pacific American Women develops and advances feminist understanding of the psychology of Asian Pacific American women.

The purposes of Div. 35’s Section 5, Psychology of Asian Pacific American Women are to:

• Promote the general objectives of the American Psychological Association and the Society for the Psychology of Women.
• Develop feminist approaches to Asian Pacific American Women.
  
• Develop and advance feminist understanding of the psychology of Asian Pacific American Women.

Trauma and Healing Among Asian Pacific American Women (PDF, 41KB)
Effects of racism include low self-esteem, illness, depression/anxiety and body image disturbances. Healing occurs with communication, validation, advocacy and empathy.

Each year, starting in 2012, our section has given Pioneer Awards to Asian Pacific American feminists in recognition of their contributions to the community and mentorship and for being role models who exemplify the values, mission and philosophy of Section V.