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McGill, Rebecca Kang; Hughes, Diane; Alicea, Stacey; Way, Niobe – Developmental Psychology, 2012
In the current longitudinal study, we examined associations between Black and Latino youths' perceptions of the public's opinion of their racial/ethnic group (i.e., public regard) and changes in academic adjustment outcomes across middle school. We also tested combinations of racial/ethnic socialization and parent involvement in academic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Ethnic Groups, Socialization, Academic Achievement
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Way, Niobe – Psychology of Women Quarterly, 1995
Explores qualitatively the ways in which 12 urban and working-class adolescent girls spoke about themselves, their relationships, and school over a 3-year period. The ability to speak one's mind was the most prevalent theme in their interviews about relationships with others. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Communication (Thought Transfer), Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Way, Niobe – 1998
Case studies of two urban adolescents interviewed over 3 years of high school show the complexities of life in the city for minority students and demonstrate the importance of supportive relationships in their lives. The chapters are: (1) "Interpreting Narratives"; (2) "A Study of Urban Youth"; (3) "Malcolm's Story"; (4) "Voice and Silence"; (5)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adolescents, Black Students, Case Studies