Date of Award
7-1-2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
University or Center
Clark Atlanta University(CAU)
School
School of Social Work
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Social Work Policy Planning and Administration
First Advisor
Dr. Robert W. Waymer
Second Advisor
Dr. Roslyn Harper-Arnold
Third Advisor
Dr. Richard Lyle
Abstract
This study examines the social, economic, cultural, and self esteem challenges that influences how African-American youth, between ages 12 and 17 years old, learn and develop in Metropolitan Atlanta. These youth were from a southeastern, urban Atlanta area, and they originally came from middle to low income backgrounds. The research study participants were composed of a diverse population of youth. They were also between ages 12 and 17 years old. Survey questionnaires utilized a four point continuum Likert scale. It also included face to face interviews and observations by the researcher to insure appropriate instructions were understood. Additional research data, statistics, and media were used. The findings of the study indicated that this population, though resilient, would better cope, learn, and develop under alternative circumstances as suggested.
Recommended Citation
Ogden, Cindi, "A study of the social, economic, cultural and self esteem challenges that influence how African-American youth learn and develop" (2010). ETD Collection for Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center. Paper 217.
http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/217