Biracial Individuals : Factors Affecting Racial Identification / Alfiee M. Breland, Robbie J. Steward and Doug Neil.

In spite of an increase in the number of biracial individuals resulting from interracial unions since 1970, research on the topic has been sparse. Of the research that does exist in the counseling profession, little is empirically based and most is theoretical in nature. This study addresses the mis...

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Main Authors: Breland, Alfiee M.
Steward, Robbie J. (Author)
Neil, Doug (Author)
Minami, Takuya (Author)
Chan, Christine (Author)
Owens, Delila (Author)
Collins, Wanda (Author)
Spearman, Carolyn (Author)
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1999.
Subjects:
Ethnicity.
Multiracial Persons.
Racial Differences.
Racial Identification.
Racial Relations.
Research Methodology.
Self Esteem.
Ethnic Differences > United States
Reports, Research.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Genre:
Reports, Research.
Speeches/Meeting Papers.
Physical Description:29 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
In spite of an increase in the number of biracial individuals resulting from interracial unions since 1970, research on the topic has been sparse. Of the research that does exist in the counseling profession, little is empirically based and most is theoretical in nature. This study addresses the missing portion of the literature by presenting the findings of a study that relate to biracial individuals in the hopes of enlightening counselors and academicians to this group. The relationship between biracial individuals' racial identification with their two ethnic identities was studied. It was hypothesized that biracial individuals possess situational identities, based on factors including: knowledge of and exposure to ethnic heritage; relationships with parents; interpersonal interactions with racially diverse people; self-esteem and physical symptomatology. Multiple regression analysis results indicate that a positive and significant relationship exists between self-esteem and racial identity. (Contains 41 references and 5 tables.). (JDM)
Note:ERIC Note: Paper presented at the Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference (Columbus, OH, April 22-23, 1999).
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Call Number:ED431156 Microfiche
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