African American Boys: Identity, Culture, and Development (Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development)

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 harness evidence and insights to promote pro-social behavior. Featured areas of coverage include: * The protective role of ethnic identity and racial socialization. * Family management, cohesion, communication, and well-being. * Development and importance of peer relationships. * Health and well-being. * Theoretical perspectives on educational achievement. * Factors that contribute to delinquency and victimization. * What works: effective programs and practices. __African American Boys__ is an essential resource for a wide range of clinicians and practitioners– as well as researchers and graduate students – in school and clinical child psychology, prevention and public health, social work, mental health therapy and counseling, family therapy, and criminal justice. 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 Harness Evidence And Insights To Promote Pro-social Behavior. 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. Faye Z. Belgrave, Joshua K. Brevard. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. 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 harness evidence and insights to promote pro-social behavior -- 4e de couverture Section III: Contemporary IssuesChapter 2: Self and Identity; The Self; Self-Esteem, Self-Concept, and Self-Worth; Ethnic and Gender Differences in Self-Worth; Family Factors and Self-Worth; Depression and Anxiety; Racial and Ethnic Identity; The Protective Role of Ethnic Identity; Gender Roles; What Does It Mean to Be a Man?; Ethnic Difference in Gender Role Beliefs; Factors Affecting Gender Role Beliefs; Masculine Gender-Role Beliefs; Hypermasculinity; Consequences of Hypermasculinity; Hypervulnerability; Sexual Identity; Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Sexual Identity Parental Monitoring and Substance Abuse Family Cohesion, Communication, and Well-Being; Parental Cohesion and Communication and Risky Behaviors; Gender Differences in Parenting Communication; Kin Support; Socialization of African American Boys; How Parents Engage in Racial Socialization; Are African American Boys Socialized Differently Than Girls?; Adolescent Fathers; Ethnic/Racial Differences Among Adolescent Father; Expectations of Teen Fathers; Conclusions; Chapter 4: Peers and Peeps; Introduction; Development and Importance of Peer Relationships; Importance of Peers ConclusionsPart II: Proximal Influences on Behavior; Chapter 3: Family and Kin; Introduction; What Does the African American Family Look Like?; Characteristics of the African American Family; African American Family Structure; Family Structure and Well-Being; One Versus Two Parent Households; Ethnic Differences in Family Structure and Well-Being; Influence of Siblings on Well-Being; The Extended Family and Youth Well-Being; Grandparents; Other Extended Family Members; Parental Monitoring and Well-Being; Parental Monitoring and Violence, and Delinquency Acknowledgments; Contents; Part I: Introduction and Aspects of the Self; Chapter 1: Introduction: Contextual and Theoretical Framework; Introduction; Universal and Divergent Perspectives; Who Is This book About?; African Americans in the United States; Where Do African Americans Live?; African American Family Structure; Socioeconomic Indicators; Theoretical Framework; Bronfenbrenner's Ecological Systems Theory; Phenomenological Variant of Ecological Systems Theory; Overview of Chapters; Section I: Who Am I?; Section II: Proximal Influences on Behavior Age Differences in Peer Influence How Are Friends Chosen?; Racial/Ethnic Differences in Peer Relationships; Perception of Peer Acceptance; Racial/Ethnic Differences in Peer Networks; Peer Influences on Behavior; Peer Influence on Drug Use; Peer Influence on Sexual Behaviors; Peer Influence on Academic Achievement; Peer Socialization in "The Streets"; The Code of the Streets; The Impact of Street Socialization; Peer Influence on Hypermasculinity; Gangs; Gang Membership; Why Do Youth Join Gangs?; Misconceptions of Gangs; Romantic Relationships Front Matter....Pages i-xi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Introduction: Contextual and Theoretical Framework....Pages 3-12 Self and Identity....Pages 13-29 Front Matter....Pages 31-31 Family and Kin....Pages 33-48 Peers and Peeps....Pages 49-65 Schools: Expectations and Achievement....Pages 67-84 Front Matter....Pages 85-85 Health and Well-Being....Pages 87-102 Delinquency and Victimization....Pages 103-118 What Works: Effective Programs and Practices....Pages 119-133 Conclusion....Pages 135-138 Back Matter....Pages 139-174