1# Library to Find Best eBook for Read
Author : Cara Maffini
Release : 2009
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Exploring Ethnic Identity, Self-efficacy, and At-risk Behaviors in Early Adolescents by : Cara Maffini
Download or read book Exploring Ethnic Identity, Self-efficacy, and At-risk Behaviors in Early Adolescents written by Cara Maffini. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Brenda M. Frye
Release : 2003
Genre : Asian American teenagers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Ethnic Identity Development and Adolescent Health Related Decision Making by : Brenda M. Frye
Download or read book Ethnic Identity Development and Adolescent Health Related Decision Making written by Brenda M. Frye. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An objective of this study was to explore the relationship of ethnic identity development, among a group of adolescents in the Bay area, self-esteem, and health risk behaviors. Past research has mixed findings with regard to whether ethnic identity development is a protective factor to adolescents engaging in risky behaviors such as, drinking, drug use, smoking, and sexually risky behaviors. Some research has indicated that ethnic identity does serve as a protective factor among some groups of adolescents when drug use is concerned. An additional objective of this study was to better understand the relationship of self-esteem, ethnic identity, and health related decision-making. Gender, age, and ethnic group membership were also looked at as they related to health risk behavior among adolescents in this sample. Four hundred and seventy seven ethnically diverse adolescents between the ages of 13-18 from local Bay area high schools voluntarily participated in this investigation. This study contained a sub-sample of 124 Latino adolescents, and 88 Asian adolescents. Results supported the role that ethnic identity has as a protective factor to health risk behaviors among some groups of adolescents. Ethnic identity and self-esteem were found to be positively correlated in this study. Furthermore, self-esteem was found to be a protective factor to engaging in health risk behaviors among those adolescents who were not Caucasian when compared with Caucasian adolescents. Finally, gender differences were found on the Affirmation and Belonging subscale of the MEIM in terms of health risk behaviors. Findings from this study have implications for designing preventive programs for adolescents from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, these findings point to the importance of considering ethnic identity, ethnicity, and self-esteem in the prediction of health risk behaviors"--Leaves ii-iii.
Author : Leah Bonilla
Release : 2017
Genre : Academic achievement
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Associations Between Ethnic Identity, Academic Efficacy, Achievement Goals and School Belonging Among Early Adolescents by : Leah Bonilla
Download or read book Associations Between Ethnic Identity, Academic Efficacy, Achievement Goals and School Belonging Among Early Adolescents written by Leah Bonilla. This book was released on 2017. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is experiencing a major shift in the population as more students who are considered ethnic minorities enter the school system. These students are at an increased risk for school failure due to language barriers, challenges with experiencing potential discrimination, and debating their identities across two cultural contexts. Although students who are considered ethnic minorities risk many potential stressors, the literature has shown that ethnic identity is a factor that facilitates positive academic adjustment and engagement among this population. Previous literature has also documented mixed findings regarding the relationship between ethnic identity and school outcomes. The current study explored: (a) the associations between ethnic identity, academic efficacy, and achievement goals among early adolescents, (b) to what extent school belonging moderates the association of ethnic identity with academic efficacy and academic achievement goals, and (c) how associations between ethnic identity and outcomes vary by race (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Other, and White students) and gender. The archival dataset analyzed consisted of data collected from 436 participants in the Adolescent Development Longitudinal Study when they were in the spring of their 6th grade year. Findings revealed significant positive relationships between ethnic identity, academic efficacy, and achievement goals with the exception of performance-avoidance goals. School belonging did not moderate these relationships. Further, group differences (gender, race, and school) in the relationships between ethnic identity, academic efficacy, and achievement goals were not detected among the current sample. Implications for educators and researchers are discussed.
Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Release : 2019-07-26
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 111/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Promise of Adolescence by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Download or read book The Promise of Adolescence written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. This book was released on 2019-07-26. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescenceâ€"beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€"is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, function, and connectivity mark adolescence as a period of opportunity to discover new vistas, to form relationships with peers and adults, and to explore one's developing identity. It is also a period of resilience that can ameliorate childhood setbacks and set the stage for a thriving trajectory over the life course. Because adolescents comprise nearly one-fourth of the entire U.S. population, the nation needs policies and practices that will better leverage these developmental opportunities to harness the promise of adolescenceâ€"rather than focusing myopically on containing its risks. This report examines the neurobiological and socio-behavioral science of adolescent development and outlines how this knowledge can be applied, both to promote adolescent well-being, resilience, and development, and to rectify structural barriers and inequalities in opportunity, enabling all adolescents to flourish.
Author : Laura DeHaan
Release : 2017-10-12
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 283/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Identity and Poverty by : Laura DeHaan
Download or read book Identity and Poverty written by Laura DeHaan. This book was released on 2017-10-12. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1996, examines an important developmental transition: the formation of identity, as well as the influence that having a well-developed identity may have, on a sample of adolescents living in urban Chicago. This study proposes that identity commitment, exploration, and continuity will be associated with positive psychological and behavioural outcomes for adolescents. This title will be of interest to students of sociology, psychology and urban studies.
