Beliefs in Action: Family Contributions to African-American Student Success.

Bright, Josephine A.

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ERIC Number: EJ484397

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Publication Date: 1994

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Beliefs in Action: Family Contributions to African-American Student Success.

Bright, Josephine A.

Equity and Choice, v10 n2 p5-13 Win 1994

Explores the context of family beliefs and child-rearing practices with regard to how African American families, in a sample from a family-center project, prepare their children for success in school. Extended family and community supports, racial socialization, and family support are discussed. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Beliefs, Black Culture, Black History, Black Students, Child Rearing, Extended Family, Family Influence, Parent Child Relationship, Parent Influence, Parent Role, Racial Identification, Social Support Groups, Socialization, Student Motivation, Success

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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