African American Boys Identity, Culture, and Development /

• Main Authors: Belgrave, Faye Z. (Author), Brevard, Joshua K. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Series: Advancing Responsible Adolescent Development,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Public health.; Criminology.; Social work.; Families.; Families > Social aspects.; Psychotherapy.; Counseling.; Child psychology.; School psychology.; Child and School Psychology.; Public Health.; Social Work.; Psychotherapy and Counseling.; Family.; Criminology & 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 re...

Table of Contents:

• Description and Demographics
• Self and Identity
• Family, Kin, and Household
• Peers and Peeps
• Communities and Neighborhoods
• Schools
• Health and Well-Being
• Sports and Work
• Delinquency and Victimization
• Integration and Summary.