Differences in Family-of-Origin Perceptions Among African American, Anglo-American, and Hispanic American College Students.

Erdman, Phyllis; Kane, Connie M.

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ERIC Number: EJ573176

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Differences in Family-of-Origin Perceptions Among African American, Anglo-American, and Hispanic American College Students.

Erdman, Phyllis; Kane, Connie M.

Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, v6 n1 p13-18 Jan 1998

Examines African American, Anglo-American, and Hispanic American college students' perceptions of their family of origin. African American students rated their families higher than the other two groups on autonomy and intimacy. There were no significant differences between males and females or between Anglo-American students and Hispanic American students. (MKA)

Descriptors: Anglo Americans, Blacks, College Students, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Empathy, Family Counseling, Family Relationship, Higher Education, Hispanic Americans, Intimacy, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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