This study explores the various factors that promote positive interactions across race for African American, Asian American, Latino, and White college students. A longitudinal survey was administered to all incoming students at nine public institutions (with a follow-up survey given at the end of their second year), examining activities related to…

A study randomly assigning college freshmen to three roommate combinations (two high-maturity, one high- and one low-maturity, and two low-maturity students) showed that the maturity of one's roommate increased that student's awareness and insight of his/her values and experiences and ability to express them symbolically. (MSE)