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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies 4/2009

01-08-2009 | Original Paper

Examining Relationships Between Ethnic Identity, Family Environment, and Psychological Outcomes for African American Adolescents

Auteurs: Jalika Street, April Harris-Britt, Chanequa Walker-Barnes

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Child and Family Studies | Uitgave 4/2009

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Abstract

Ethnic identity has been linked to a number of healthy psychological outcomes for African American adolescents. The levels of conflict and cohesion in the family environment have also been found to be predictive of adolescent mental health. This study examined whether the ethnic identity and levels of conflict and cohesion in the family environments were related to adolescents’ psychological adjustment. Participants included 61 African American adolescents, ages 10–14 years old, and their parents. Hierarchical regression models were used to determine the cumulative effects of ethnic identity and family functioning on adolescent mental health, specifically adolescent levels of depression, self-esteem, and interpersonal functioning. Results indicated that having a positive ethnic identity and a cohesive family environment were most strongly associated with psychological adjustment. Implications of these results are discussed in terms of family interventions.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Examining Relationships Between Ethnic Identity, Family Environment, and Psychological Outcomes for African American Adolescents
Auteurs
Jalika Street
April Harris-Britt
Chanequa Walker-Barnes
Publicatiedatum
01-08-2009
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Child and Family Studies / Uitgave 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1062-1024
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2843
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-008-9245-7

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