Self-Esteem of African American Preadolescents: Theoretical and Practical Considerations

Examines how African-American youngsters maintain their self-esteem in spite of some dissonant signals from their environment. By looking at several dimensions of self-esteem simultaneously, attempts to identify weaker links in Black youth self-efficacy. Follows the development of these dimensions r...

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Published in:The Journal of Negro education 1991-01, Vol.60 (1), p.47-61
Main Author: Madhere, Serge
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic education
Academic grades
Adolescents
African American studies
African Americans
Black Youth
Coopersmith Self Esteem Inventory
Coping
Factor Analysis
Grade levels
Individual Development
Junior high schools
Preadolescents
Self Concept
Self Efficacy
Self Esteem
Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Socialization
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Summary:Examines how African-American youngsters maintain their self-esteem in spite of some dissonant signals from their environment. By looking at several dimensions of self-esteem simultaneously, attempts to identify weaker links in Black youth self-efficacy. Follows the development of these dimensions relative to age, gender, and academic history. (AF)
ISSN:0022-2984
2167-6437
DOI:10.2307/2295532