Examining Relationships Between Ethnic Identity, Family Environment, and Psychological Outcomes for African American Adolescents |
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Authors: | Jalika Street April Harris-Britt Chanequa Walker-Barnes |
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Institution: | (1) Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, USA;(2) Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, CB #3270, Davie Hall, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;(3) Shaw University, Durham, NC, USA |
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Abstract: | Ethnic identity has been linked to a number of healthy psychological outcomes for African American adolescents. The levels
of conflict and cohesion in the family environment have also been found to be predictive of adolescent mental health. This
study examined whether the ethnic identity and levels of conflict and cohesion in the family environments were related to
adolescents’ psychological adjustment. Participants included 61 African American adolescents, ages 10–14 years old, and their
parents. Hierarchical regression models were used to determine the cumulative effects of ethnic identity and family functioning
on adolescent mental health, specifically adolescent levels of depression, self-esteem, and interpersonal functioning. Results
indicated that having a positive ethnic identity and a cohesive family environment were most strongly associated with psychological
adjustment. Implications of these results are discussed in terms of family interventions. |
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Keywords: | Early adolescence Ethnic identity Family environment Depression Self-esteem |
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