Ethnic differences related to sexual abuse were assessed in 60 Black and Latino sexually abused males (ages 13 to 18). Latino males were more likely to have been sexually abused by an extended family member, Blacks by an immediate family member. Black males had higher anger scores than Latino males. There were no ethnic differences in depression.…

In a study of student and school sources of cultural and social capital, small rural high schools were found to prepare college-eligible Hispanic high school students in greater proportions than large urban high schools. (Author)

Developed and validated the Acculturation, Habits, and Interests Multicultural Scale for Adolescents (AHIMSA), a survey for use in a smoking prevention curriculum for early adolescents in multicultural, urban settings. Found that three of the subscales correlated with subscales of another acculturation instrument, with English language usage, and…

A study of Hispanic socioeconomic achievement in 100 mid-sized U.S. metropolitan areas found that Hispanics in areas with small Hispanic populations fared best in terms of educational attainment, employment, and income. Nevertheless, although better educated than non-Hispanics, Hispanics in areas of low Hispanic density still had lower per-capita…

Studied the factorial invariance across students from different ethnic groups of a seventh-grade state reading assessment with a narrative passage selected for its Hispanic representativeness. Results for the 35,324 Kansas students support the factorial invariance of the scores, but invariance of the error variances across groups was not…

Describes some institutional programs that have been successful in increasing the academic persistence of Latino college students and outlines steps that will make an institution's programs serve as catalysts for positive change. Hiring and retaining faculty and staff of color is beneficial to all students and helps increase Latino persistence.…

Reviews literature on the ways in which college and university outreach programs impact Latino high school students. The programs outlined do aid in closing the college enrollment gap for Latinos. Results suggest, however, that the Latino students who exhibit the most need are summarily excluded from participating in the programs (generally due to…

Examines the predisposition stage (Hossler and Gallagher, 1987) of the college choice process, especially in relation to minority students. Found that parents and friends play a significant role in college choice; for African American and Hispanic students, institutions' promotional materials, and religious and civic organizations, also influenced…

Changes in within-session family interaction patterns were examined over the course of Brief Strategic Family Therapy with four Hispanic adolescents referred for behavior problems and drug or alcohol use. Adolescents' successful outcomes were related to improvements in family style of conflict resolution and other measures of family functioning.…

The Latino Consortium of the American Academy of Pediatrics Center for Child Health Research identified the most urgent priorities and answered questions on Latino child health. Discusses research and methodologic issues, disproportionate disease burden and associated risk factors, cultural and linguistic considerations, workforce issues, and…

Focus group interviews were conducted with 38 Hispanic parents of youth or young adults with developmental disabilities. Findings suggest Hispanic parents have a diversity of hopes and expectations concerning future living, employment, and free-time options for their children with disabilities. Key recommendations focus on implications for…

Used data from the National Educational Longitudinal Survey to examine the impact of student religious commitment and living in intact families on academic achievement among black and Hispanic 12th graders. Students with intact families and high levels of religiosity scored as well as all white students on most achievement measures and higher than…

Describes culture as being diverse and based on ways of life, outlining how developmental concepts are rooted in culture-concepts such as babyhood and adulthood. Proposes and illustrates four principles that would be among those required in a transformed developmental psychology: principle of social dominance; knowledge production; hierarchically…

Examines differences in communication and listening predispositions and communication competence across ethnicity. Notes subjects were 275 undergraduates enrolled in an introductory communication course. Contributes to the discussion of the growing cultural diversity in the educational and work contexts of the United States. Provides further…

Identifies developmental literacy characteristics of 3 age groups: 18-36 months, 4-5 years, and 6-8 years. Provides lists of developmentally appropriate books in Spanish. These include bibliographies and summaries meant to assist the teacher in promoting cultural diversity among students. (DG)