Applied a cultural phenomenological perspective to the investigation of whether self- and other-perceived physical maturity and racialsocialization experiences were influential in the expressions of anger and aggression among African American youth. Findings for 127 urban youth suggest patterns characteristic of those most likely to be involved in…

Examines connections between the racial consciousness of Black school superintendents and their sense of professionalism through a survey of 62 Black school superintendents, including 9 large urban districts. Concludes that most identify strongly with Black power and the need to preserve Black cultural differences. (FMW)

Contends it is essential for White counselor trainees to explore their White identity and how racism is demonstrated in their personal and professional lives. Proposes a stage model as a diagnostic tool for assessing where one is in White identity development and where one has yet to go in combating racist behavior. (ABL)

Examines interracial group dynamics from the perspective of coalitions that are formed by the racial identity attitudes of group members, not only by their racial categorization. A case study illustrating coalitions that were formed between group members from the same and different racial groups is provided. (Author)

Seventy Asian-white, black-white, and Latino-white adolescents reported having multiethnic identity and high degrees of acceptance and comfort in white majority and ethnic minority communities, peer relationships, and family relationships. Respondents had average self-esteem and preferred an ethnically diverse group of friends. Contains 26…

Assessed identity status of 237 African-American adolescent high school students. Found that the majority of adolescents were engaged in identity-searching process rather than experiencing identity foreclosure. This finding differed from previous research on the African-American adolescent identity process. Also found that females were more likely…

Examines psychological and social difficulties confronting gifted Black students. Describes racial identity development theory, including the significance of culture on achievement and psychological well-being. Makes recommendations for counselors who wish to work with gifted Black students. (Author/ABL)

A group of 111 African American college students completed Turner's scales on perceived discrimination against blacks and women and a racial identity scale. Racial identity and perceptions of discrimination were not significantly predictive of traditional African American career aspirations. (SK)

Examined the reliability of the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Scale (MEIM) (J. Phinney, 1992) in measuring feelings of ethnic affirmation and belongings, ethnic behaviors, and ethnic knowledge with 118 inner-city African American children aged 8 to 12 years. Results of reliability analyses are mixed and indicate that constructs of ethnic behavior and…

Examines the change in status of African Americans in the American collective identity before and after the civil rights movement in the 1960s in terms of exclusion and inclusion. From the 1970s and onward, a gradual process of inclusion in terms of symbolic indicators (textbooks, history books, stamps, holidays) can be observed. (MMU)

Gender and lowest stage of cognitive development were found to significantly contribute to the variance in lower levels of white racial identity in a study of white counselor trainees (N=82). Significant relationships were not found between the higher stages of cognitive development and higher levels of white racial identity. Examines gender…

Examines the relationship between psychosocial development and racial identity of 250 black traditional-aged undergraduate college students. Results suggest that practitioners should be mindful of possible group differences when applying student development theories to black students. (Author/MKA)

Examines the extent to which children who were enrolled in Head Start made behavioral and character attributions to White and African American related personal names. It explores whether personal names serve as stimuli for young children to make race-related stereotypical responses. (GR)

Revisits the 1974 Conference on College Composition and Communication's publication of "Students' Right to their Own Language," tracing composition's "professional inability to make good on education's promises to African Americans." Argues that teaching practices should forge new senses of dignity and develop from definitions…

This study investigated the relationship between racial identity attitudes and academic achievement among 26 urban African American high school students. Results suggest that academic achievement may be related to racial identity attitudes. Educational implications are discussed. (SLD)