Learned Resourcefulness in Black and White South African University Students.

Edwards, David; Riordan, Susan

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ERIC Number: EJ502235

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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Learned Resourcefulness in Black and White South African University Students.

Edwards, David; Riordan, Susan

Journal of Social Psychology, v134 n5 p665-75 Oct 1994

Reports on two studies comparing learned resourcefulness among 238 black and white South African college students. Finds that black students score higher on learned resourcefulness in both studies. Discusses possible explanations. (CFR)

Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged, Foreign Countries, Goal Orientation, Higher Education, Psychological Characteristics, Racial Differences, Racial Integration, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Whites

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Africa

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