The Relationship of Perfectionism to Academic Achievement, Self-esteem, Depression, and Racial Identity in African American College Students Attending Predominantly White Universities
The Relationship of Perfectionism to Academic Achievement, Self-esteem, Depression, and Racial Identity in African American College Students Attending Predominantly White Universities

Author: Audrey A. Elion

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Published: 2007

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 9780549055723

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The study also focused on the current research findings for each scale, especially their validity and relevance to intercultural differences among groups. The limitations and strengths of this research are discussed and integrated. Finally, recommendations for further studies on these measures are suggested, particularly in relation to the utility of this research for African American college students.

Issues in Psychology and Psychiatry—Special Fields: 2013 Edition
Issues in Psychology and Psychiatry—Special Fields: 2013 Edition

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Publisher: ScholarlyEditions

Published: 2013-05-01

Total Pages: 575

ISBN-13: 149011064X

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"It's a Battle You See"

Author: Jasmine T. Austin

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Published: 2015

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9781321886177

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Studying the self-esteem of African American college students attending Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) helps us understand how African American students function in situations when their minority status is pronounced. A small number of African Americans enroll in colleges and universities, with a smaller, yet rising percentage attending PWIs (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). This study examines the self-esteem of the small population of African American students who attend a PWI. Tinto's Theory of Student Departure and Uncertainty Reduction Theory provided a framework for the study. A survey was distributed to identify levels of self-esteem of these students, examine group membership and its relation to self-esteem, and analyze positive and negative experiences while attending a PWI. A total of 68 African American students across 22 universities participated in the study. The findings indicate self-esteem was slightly higher than normal and esteem did not significantly differ by group membership. A content analysis of responses identified 14 themes present in the experiences that update and add to our understanding of the African American experience in a PWI.