This study investigated the level of trust of whites and self-esteem as a function of reported exposure to racial discrimination. It was hypothesized that participants reporting high levels of racial discrimination would be less trusting of whites and have lower self concepts than those reporting low levels of exposure to racism. A total of 84 undergraduates were administered three measures designed to assess the amount of exposure to racial discrimination, self-esteem and cultural mistrust. No relationship was found between extent of exposure to racial discrimination and level of self concept. However, mistrust of whites among blacks was found to be related to frequency of exposure to racial discrimination.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504127 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Robinson, Deborah L. |
| Contributors | Terrell, Francis, Holloway, Harold D., Peek, Leon A. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 44 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Robinson, Deborah L., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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