College women (n=403) attending the University of Kansas (Lawrence) commented on situations of refusal of desire for sexual relations when they actually did want them (scripted refusal). Consistent with theories of proximal determinants of gender-related behavior, scripted refusal provides a way of dealing with the sexual double standard. (SLD)

Studying the prevalence of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among American Indians and Alaskan Native populations reveals a low 1990 case rate but a rapid increase in diagnosed cases, at a rate higher than any other racial/ethnic group. Culturally sensitive prevention programs are required. (SLD)

The cult of ethnicity in general and the Afrocentric campaign in particular do not bode well for U.S. education or for the future of the country. The debate over ethnocentric curricula is traced. Commentaries by R. Walters and D. D'Souza elaborate on issues of multicultural education. (SLD)

The sociocultural context of the lives of five Hispanic American and five Anglo learning-disabled adolescents was studied over a school year to determine everyday stressors and coping strategies. In addition to the typical concerns of adolescents, cultural conflicts and learning handicapped status are major sources of stress. (SLD)

Presents a scenario of telecommunications use in the future for a minority, single parent family in poverty in 2002. Categories of use are health information, education and training, shopping and finance, and entertainment. Infrastructure needed in the home and what this can mean for the individual are discussed. (SLD)

Using data from the 1986 Children of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth data set, explores the relationships among current poverty, length of time in poverty, maternal parenting behavior, and children's mental health for 1,733 children of 1,344 mothers. Studies of children's poverty need to focus on family processes. (SLD)

Reviews the efforts of the American Council on Education, Education Commission of the States, American Association of Community and Junior Colleges, and the Quality Education for Minorities Project to revitalization minority participation in higher education. Highlights encouraging enrollment trends. (DMM)

Interpersonal and intrapersonal risk for substance use were investigated for 1,170 Caucasian and Hispanic American sixth and seventh graders, equally divided by gender. Mean use levels did not differ for ethnic groups. Across both gender and ethnicity, susceptibility to peer pressure and peer alcohol use were the best predictors of substance use.…

Examines reasons why African-American and Hispanic-American students tend to have lower average scores than do white students on standardized mathematics and reading examinations, using data from a study of teachers' basic skills in Texas involving almost 900 school districts. Teacher-related factors that improve student performance are discussed.…

Discusses and illustrates some of the systemic obstacles that youth, particularly urban African-American and Latino youth, confront, focusing on the dynamics of Puerto Rican families and youth. Information on health and housing; elementary school, secondary school, and higher education; and unemployment and the labor force is presented. (SLD)

A study investigated parental behaviors or practices associated with seven high-achieving, limited-English-proficient children (ages 3-11) of low-income, educationally disadvantaged Hispanic mothers. The mothers had high expectations, a firm belief in the educational system, and a desire to be linked with the school. A list of 36 supportive…

This study with 100 gifted Hispanic and Black eighth graders attending a summer enrichment program analyzed inventories, career plots, daily journal entries, interviews, and evaluations by staff for themes of adolescent development. Themes in the following change spheres were identified: biological maturation, learning process, social needs,…

Analyzed the effect of social integration on academic performance among Mexican American, black, and Native American students at a large, southwestern public university. Formal social integration--participation in student organizations and faculty contact--has a much greater impact on academic performance than does informal social integration.…

Examined effects of normative school transition during early adolescence on self-esteem and perceived school and peer social contexts. Subjects were 580 black, white, and Latino youth from low-income families. Found that the transition from elementary to middle or junior high schools led to declines in self-esteem, class preparation, and grade…

Three articles explore career opportunities and patterns in higher education for African Americans and other minorities. Articles cover African American research centers, African Americans in senior administrative positions, and tenure. Data on black and Hispanic faculty at doctoral institutions in 1997, noting ethnic distribution and tenure…