The relationship between racial identity, coping style, and self -concept in African -American adolescents in independent schools.
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Title
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The relationship between racial identity, coping style, and self -concept in African -American adolescents in independent schools.
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Identifier
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AAI3127918
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identifier
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3127918
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Creator
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Rhett, Donya V.
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Contributor
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Adviser: Anderson J. Franklin
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Date
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2004
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Language
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English
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Publisher
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City University of New York.
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Subject
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Psychology, Clinical | Psychology, Social | Black Studies | Sociology, Ethnic and Racial Studies
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Abstract
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This study investigated the relationship between racial identity, coping style and self-concept in African American adolescents who attend predominantly White private schools. It was hypothesized that adolescents who had a more internalized, positive Black racial identity would use transformational coping methods and would present with more positive self-concepts as a group. It was further hypothesized that those with a negative racial identity would tend to use avoidant coping patterns more often and present with relatively lower self-concepts. Black racial identity, coping style and seven domains of self-concept were examined in 10 African-American adolescents. The Cross Racial Identity Scale, Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale, and Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences Scale were used. Some hypotheses were partially supported. Positive correlations were identified between advanced Black racial identity attitudes and coping style. In general, the hypotheses were not well supported. Results and implications for future research are discussed.
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Type
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dissertation
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Source
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PQT Legacy CUNY.xlsx
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degree
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Ph.D.
