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Peer reviewedBohon, Lisa M.; And Others – Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, 1993
Experimental design studied global and componential self-esteem. Perceived ethnic status was manipulated among 132 Anglo- and Mexican-American college students. For both groups, those in the high-status condition showed higher overall self-esteem and higher social competitiveness. Compared to Anglos, Mexican-Americans showed lower social-power…
Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Beliefs, College Students, Competition
