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Reese, Elaine; Fivush, Robyn; Merrill, Natalie; Wang, Qi; McAnally, Helena – Developmental Psychology, 2017
Adolescents' intergenerational narratives--the stories they tell about their mothers' and fathers' early experiences--are an important component of their identities (Fivush & Merrill, 2016; Merrill & Fivush, 2016). This study explored adolescents' intergenerational narratives across cultures. Adolescents aged 12 to 21 from 3 cultural…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intergenerational Programs, Personal Narratives, Family (Sociological Unit)
Anderson, Alan B.; Stasiulis, Daiva K. – 1979
This paper attempts to assess the extent to which multiculturalism in Canada is fact (sociological reality), fancy (ideology), or policy. First, the actual observability of separate ethnic groups is considered. Some factors in the persistence of cultural identity are discussed. These include ethnic visibility, replenishment through continued…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity
Kong, Shiu L., Ed.; Ray, Riten, Ed. – 1978
This monograph contains the speeches and resolutions of representatives of forty-one ethnocultural groups residing in Canada. Included are: (1) opening messages by Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark, Edward Broadbent, and Alex Chumak; (2) a discussion by Norman Cafik on federalism, multicultural groups, and Canadian unity; (3) remarks on Canadian unity by…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Groups

Greeley, Andrew M. – Dissent, 1972
Article exerpted from the author's forthcoming book, The Most Distressful Nation: The Taming of the American Irish," to be published in May, 1972 by Quadrangle books. (RJ)
Descriptors: Blue Collar Occupations, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Cultural Pluralism
Salo, Matt T. – Ethnicity, 1979
Discussed in this paper is the range of ethnic identities utilized by three North American Gypsy groups: the Rom, Romnicel and Ludar groups. Cultural characteristics that each group considers essential to its ethnic identity are described. In addition, the groups are compared with respect to their own perceptions of cultural similarity and…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Cultural Interrelationships, Cultural Traits, Ethnic Distribution
Vazquez, Jesse M. – 1985
This conference paper presents the "ethnic matrix," a theoretical model of the process of ethnicity which describes how ethnic identity is sustained or diminished in the life of an individual or ethnic group. After a general introduction, the first of the paper's three major sections presents a research review and overview of historical and…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Cultural Differences, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity

Wong-Rieger, Durhane; Quintana, Diana – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1987
The acculturation of two ethnic groups in Oklahoma was compared. Hispanics seemed to be more assimilated than Southeast Asians. Both groups were more assimilated in their work places and residences than in friendships. Ethnic networking reduced assimilation. Biculturalism was the most satisfactory form of acculturation, followed by assimilation,…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Behavior Patterns, Cultural Differences, Culture Contact
Foner, Nancy – Migration Today, 1984
Discusses reasons behind the large influx of Jamaicans into New York City, and discusses their attitudes, experiences, and plans. Predicts that despite the hardships Jamaicans encounter in New York (cold weather, prejudice, and crime), economic opportunities available will cause most of them to stay rather than return to their native land. (GC)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Blacks, Cultural Differences, Employment Opportunities

Longstreet, Wilma S. – Contemporary Education, 1983
Educational researchers must clarify the distinction between the terms "ethnicity" and "ethnic membership." The use of broad terms based on easily observed traits, such as racial characteristics or language, has infiltrated otherwise well-executed studies and undermined their validity. (PP)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Educational Needs, Ethnic Groups, Ethnicity
French, Sabine Elizabeth; Seidman, Edward; Allen, LaRue; Aber, J. Lawrence – Developmental Psychology, 2006
The development of ethnic identity is a critical facet of adolescence, particularly for adolescents of color. In order to examine the developmental trajectory of ethnic identity, African American, Latino American, and European American early and middle adolescents (N=420) were assessed over 3 years. Two components of ethnic identity were…
Descriptors: African Americans, Adolescents, Ethnicity, Hispanic Americans

Rosenthal, Doreen A.; Feldman, S. Shirley – Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 1992
Explores ethnic identities of first- and second-generation Chinese-Australian (n=96) and Chinese-American (n=141) high school students. Responses to ethnic identification questions of both groups were remarkably similar. Results confirm importance of analyzing distinctive components of ethnic identity separately. Internal aspects of ethnic…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adolescents, Chinese Americans, Cross Cultural Studies
Kazi, Aftab A. – Asian Profile, 1988
This study analyzes the standard Pakistan social studies curriculum to investigate (1) the extent to which it represents ethnic nationalities of Pakistan, and (2) the extent to which it demonstrates its contribution to the process of national cohesion and integration. The findings presented are based on a content analysis (both trend and variable)…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Curriculum, Curriculum Research, Developing Nations
Brooks, Glenwood C., Jr.; And Others – 1971
Whether there are real differences between attitudes of Danes and Americans toward outgroups or whether publicity and public relations have created the stereotype of each country has not been shown. An outgroup is referred to as a group receiving prejudice and discrimination. If there are basic differences in attitudes toward outgroups in Denmark…
Descriptors: Bias, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences
Gumbert, Edgar B., Ed. – 1983
Originally presented as lectures at Georgia State University in 1982, these three papers address the themes of multiethnic societies in the United States and Great Britain. In the first paper "Identity, Conflict, and Survival Mechanisms for Asian Americans," the author discusses how the observable patterns of mobility through education…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Asian Americans, Comparative Education, Cubans