Mobility, Levels of Satisfaction, and Power Relations in Black Middle Class Families / Harriette P. McAdoo.

This research project examines mobility, satisfaction and power relations in black middle class families. The variables discussed are: (1) mobility patterns over three generations; (2) family structure; (3) the kinship help network; (4) decision-making patterns in the family; and (5) the level of sa...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: McAdoo, Harriette Pipes
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1976.
Subjects:
Behavior Patterns.
Blacks.
Decision Making.
Family Income.
Family (Sociological Unit)
Individual Power.
Middle Class.
Mobility.
Power Structure.
Research Projects.
Socioeconomic Status.
Reports, Research.
Genre:
Reports, Research.
Physical Description:36 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
This research project examines mobility, satisfaction and power relations in black middle class families. The variables discussed are: (1) mobility patterns over three generations; (2) family structure; (3) the kinship help network; (4) decision-making patterns in the family; and (5) the level of satisfaction with their present family situation. Subjects were chosen from lists of Black churches, social and fraternal organizations, professional groups, voter precinct records, enrollments in preschool and elementary school programs, and door-to-door canvassing. Results are discussed in relation to the above variables. (Author/YRJ)
Note:Sponsoring Agency: Office of Child Development (DHEW), Washington, DC.
Contract Number: 90-C-63l.
ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Annula Conference of the National Council on Family Relations (October 19-23, 1976, New York, N.Y.).
Microform.
Call Number:ED141690 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.