Assessing the relationship between ethnic and religious identity among and between diverse American youth

Brittian, Aerika S.; Spencer, Margaret Beale

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“…Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, African Americans may be one such example where different parts of one’s identity may be at odds. Furthermore, the intersection between ethnic identity (e.g., being African American) and sexual identity (i.e., male or female), and the various stereotypes about those aspects of the person, may be an intricate relationship for African American youth (Brittian & Spencer, 2011). In this section, I discuss issues in research methodology, identify gaps in the previous literature, and provide applications for clinical significance to further the study of African American adolescents’ identity development.…”

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Understanding African American Adolescents’ Identity Development

Brittian

2011

Journal of Black Psychology

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This article examines the development of African American adolescents’ identity using a relational developmental systems theory framework, which led to the expectation that identity development is linked to both the reduction of risk behaviors and the promotion of African American adolescents’ healthy development. Different personological theories of identity development were discussed, including Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development and Marcia’s theory of identity statuses. Developmental systems theory was used to further the literature on African American adolescents’ identity development, by integrating various views of identity development as they pertain to these youth. Furthermore, the formation of many aspects of identity may be an important coping and resilience process for such youth. In addition, directions for future research are discussed, including a consideration of the complexity of diversity that exists within the African American adolescent population, and a call for more longitudinal assessments of identity development is presented.

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Understanding African American Adolescents’ Identity Development

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2011

Journal of Black Psychology

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“…Often aspects of identity are interrelated. In fact, previous research suggests that aspects of ethnic identity and religious identity may exist in a number of combinations with each other, and serve varying functions for diverse people (Brittian & Spencer, 2011; Juang & Syed, 2008). …”

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“You Must Know Where You Come From”

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Norris

2013

Journal of Adolescent Research

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This study examined South African youths' perceptions of religion during a period of social and economic transition. In-depth interviews were conducted with 55 Black South African youth (age 18) living in the Johannesburg-Soweto metropolitan area. Data were analyzed in a manner consistent with grounded theory methodology and structural coding. Beliefs about the function of religion were captured by the following themes: provides support, connection to the past, moral compass, promotes healthy development, and intersections between African traditional practices and Christian beliefs. Themes are discussed and directions for future research are presented. In addition, applications of the current research and implications for promoting youths' resilience are offered.

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“…Through PVEST, as a phenomenological and constructivist framework, we better understand how interwoven oppressed and privileged social identities can create and result in unique meaning-making processes, emergent identities, and outcomes. Brittian and Spencer (2012) used PVEST to examine two prominent aspects of identity development in groups of ethnically diverse adolescents: ethnic identity and religious identity. They reported these identities were associated with lower levels of risk behaviors.…”

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“…Brittian and Spencer (2012) used PVEST to examine two prominent aspects of identity development in groups of ethnically diverse adolescents: ethnic identity and religious identity. They reported these identities were associated with lower levels of risk behaviors.…”

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Spencer’s phenomenological variant of ecological systems theory (PVEST): Charting its origin and impact.

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This article examines the origin and scholarly impact of Dr. Margaret Beale Spencer’s phenomenological variant of ecological systems theory (PVEST). We expound on her early foundational work replicating the Clark and Clark (1950) doll study and research during the period of “Atlanta’s missing and murdered children.” As a conceptual template, we anchor the theoretical contribution as introducing phenomenology and “net vulnerability” as factors that inform “emerging identities.” Highlighted research focuses on synergistic themes associated with identity intersectionality, pubertal development, and education as a context for net vulnerability. We end with suggestions for future directions for PVEST.

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Assessing the relationship between ethnic and religious identity among and between diverse American youth

Cited by 5 publications

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Understanding African American Adolescents’ Identity Development

Understanding African American Adolescents’ Identity Development

“You Must Know Where You Come From”

Spencer’s phenomenological variant of ecological systems theory (PVEST): Charting its origin and impact.

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