Citation
Cooney, T. M. & Radina, M. E. (2000). Adjustment Problems in Adolescence: Are Multiracial Children at Risk?. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. vol. 70 (4) pp. 433-444Abstract
Data from a national survey were used to compare adjustment outcomes between a group of multiracial adolescents and 2 groups of single-race adolescents, grades seven to twelve. A wide range of indicators for emotional and behavioral adjustment were used to examine the extent to which multiracial adolescents differed in their level of adjustment problems from their single-race peers. For purposes of this study, the term multiracial was defined on the basis of parent responses to questions about their racial/ethnic backgrounds. The final sample used in the study consisted of single-race White, single-race minority, and multiracial adolescents. Significant differences were found on fewer than half of the school, behavioral, and psychological dimensions that were assessed. Implications for research and school interventions are discussed. (APA PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)URL
https://doi.org/10.1037/h0087744Keyword(s)
schoolReference Type
Journal ArticleJournal Title
American Journal of OrthopsychiatryAuthor(s)
Cooney, T. M.Radina, M. E.