Explored whether racial identity attitudes of African-American college students were predictive of psychological functioning measured as self-reported psychological symptomatology. Administered Racial Identity Attitude Scale, Bell Global Psychopathology Scale, and personal data sheet to 95 African-American college students. Findings suggest that…

Combines a review of the psychological and sociohistorical literature on African-American color consciousness with a model that explains how it may contribute to differential outcomes for group members. Hypothesizes that attractive individuals are viewed as more competent, and that African Americans who approximate European-American standards of…

Raises a number of critical questions for scale development and theorizing in the field of Black racial identity. In particular, the authors suggest that research on Black racial identity would benefit from longitudinal studies and the examination of the existence of overarching racial identity constructs. (Contains 35 references, 1 table, and an…

Presents Afrocentric model, an approach to identify problems and develop strategies to enhance the sense of belonging, identity, and control in African-American females. Describes three areas of experience (sense of belonging, identity, and control) and demonstrates application of model by discussing preliminary study of African-American females.…

Presents an empirical method for assessing attitudes toward Black men. Findings document that race is a significant factor in determining how Black men are perceived by both Black college students and White college students. Discusses the development and use of the Attitudes Toward Black Males Scale. (Author/MKA)

Affirmation approach to counseling offers counselors a flexible set of verbal skills that permit rapport with reluctant, Black, male clients while avoiding damage to self-esteem that occurs when these clients are persuaded to change by counselor-influencing techniques. Affirmation techniques enable counselors to deal with each Black, male client…

Surveyed recognized leaders (n=321) of African-American communities to aid in identification of pertinent characteristics common to successful and positive role models for young African-American men. Results indicated three principal components that best described respondents' patterns of response: Social Profile, Role Values, and Motivations.…

African American college students (N=182) completed the Racial Identity Attitudes Scale. Results from the multivariate categorization scheme revealed five types of empirically derived racial identity attitude profiles. The profiles significantly differed on Brief Symptom Inventory subscale scores. (Author/MKA)

The Black man in an interracial relationship may have counseling needs. If the relationship is rooted in negative feelings about himself and other Blacks he may benefit from an examination of his ego development, sexuality, racial identity, and relationships with women. If there exists compatibility he may need professional assistance in dealing…

The systemic approach to counseling is a model that should be used in providing mental health services to Black men. The model allows the counselor to view clients' problems in the context of the systems that affect them on a daily basis. The model requires the counselor and the client to be provocative and proactive. (Author/ABL)

Examined relationship between self-esteem and selected clothing attitudes among Black adults (N=80). Results revealed that both men and women showed positive correlations between self-esteem and clothing attitude statements on aesthetics and practicality. For males, there was negative correlation between self-esteem and attitudes on attracting…

Examines the disciplinary patterns and practices of African-American parents (N=121). Results indicate that the context of the disciplinary episode influenced how African-American parents disciplined their children. Implications for counselor education and practice are discussed. (Author)

Explored relationships among dating patterns, dating preferences, and stereotypes of Black and White Americans in Black college students on predominantly White campuses. Results indicated the majority of students dated within race. However, more men than women preferred to date interracially, with no indication that there was a White preference.…

Encourages African-American male academies to promote the positive academic and holistic development of what is referred to as an endangered segment of society--the young African-American male. Asserts there is a need for African-American male academies and lists 10 depressing statistics about the young African-American man that support this…

Focuses on mental health needs of Black families. Describes importance of systemic theoretical orientation and delineates five critical issues counselors must consider: historic perspective, social support systems, values, communication barriers, and strategies for effective therapy. (ABL)