According to General Social Survey data from 1977 to 1989, Whites increasingly tend to cite lack of individual motivation as the cause of the Black-White socioeconomic gap; consequently there is little support at present for policies designed to improve the condition of Blacks. (DM)

Using 1972-77 data collected by the National Opinion Research Center in the General Social Survey, the contact hypothesis (i.e., that geographic distance between Blacks and Whites is associated with racial attitudes) was tested. Modest but consistent correlations supported the hypothesis. (GC)

Blacks scored consistently lower than whites on measures of psychological well-being and quality of life, and the differences remained constant for the period 1972 to 1985. Therefore race remains a significant determinant of psychological well-being and quality of life. Interpretations of these findings are offered. (Author/PS)

Using data from the General Social Survey of 1993 and a sample of 1,347 whites and 179 blacks, this study examines the hypothesis that societal violence differentially affects motivation for parenthood for blacks and whites. Significant differences were found in terms of anomie, number of children, and the impact of violence-related variables.…

Data from the 1972-89 Cumulative General Social Survey (1970s black male sample=556, 1980s sample=767) demonstrate much upward and downward intergenerational educational mobility for black males. The educational attainment of black males is associated with age, father's education, and the size of their place of residence at age 16. (SLD)

Using aggregate data from the General Social Survey (GSS) 1974-96, Lynn (1998) claims that the black-white intelligence difference in the United States has not been narrowing over time. This study replicates Lynn's analysis and challenges his conclusion by identifying several methodological problems. By analyzing changes in black-white differences…

Analyzes study data to determine the interconnections of race, gender, and class among Black women, specifically examining the extent to which they are conscious of their roles as females and as Blacks. Results indicate interrelationship between Black women's race consciousness and gender consciousness and higher race and gender consciousness for…

Data from nine representative U.S. population samples in the General Social Survey data file for 1974 through 1990 confirm systematic declines in verbal scores for cohorts born after World War II, with the trend beginning earlier. The importance of social change must be acknowledged in trend analysis. (SLD)

Analyzes data from the 1990 General Social Survey for 1,150 Whites and 159 African Americans to determine public opinion toward race-targeted versus income-targeted opportunity-enhancing policies and toward race-targeted versus income-targeted equal outcomes policies. Results show the influence of group self-interest and perceived discrimination…