African American boys [electronic resource] : identity, culture, and development / Faye Z. Belgrave, Joshua K. Brevard.
Belgrave, Faye Z., author.; Brevard, Joshua K., author.
2014
E185.86
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Title African American boys [electronic resource] : identity, culture, and development / Faye Z. Belgrave, Joshua K. Brevard.
Author Belgrave, Faye Z., author.
ISBN 9781493917174 electronic book
149391717X electronic book
9781493917167
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-1717-4
Published New York, NY : Springer, [2014]
Copyright ©2015
Language English
Description 1 online resource (xi, 174 pages) : illustrations.
Item Number 10.1007/978-1-4939-1717-4 doi
Call Number E185.86
Dewey Decimal Classification 155.45/796073
Summary This book discusses current research on identity formation, family and peer influences, risk and resilience factors, and concepts of masculinity and sexuality in African American boys. Sorting out genuine findings from popular misconceptions and misleading headlines, this concise and wide-ranging reference covers the crucial adolescent years, ages 11-16, acknowledging diversity of background and experience in the group, and differences and similarities with African American girls as well as with other boys. In addition, the authors review strengths-based school and community programs that ha.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
Source of Description Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed October 13, 2014).
Added Author Brevard, Joshua K., author.
Series Advancing responsible adolescent development.
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Introduction: contextual and theoretical framework
Self and Identity
Family and kin
Peers and peeps
Schools: expectations and achievement
Health and well-being
Delinquency and victimization
What works: effective programs and practices
Conclusion.

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