The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of parental efficacy, family coping, and adaptive family functioning on the development of racial identity among African American youth. Fifty-two African American parent-child dyads were participants. Results of a hierarchical regression revealed family adaptability and family cognitive…

Investigates relationship among racial identity, self-concept, and perceived family cohesion in Black college students attending a predominantly White university. Results of study indicate that higher levels of perceived family cohesion may contribute to a greater degree of awareness, comfort, and security in students' racial identity.(MMU)