This article explores the difference between ethnic identity scores for Africandescended
MSW students who are native to this country, who are first generation
born of immigrant parents, and who are foreign-born Black immigrants.
The research further explores whether ethnic identity is associated with the students’
commitment to work with their own ethnic groups. Results indicate that
all three groups of students demonstrate high ethnic identity, and variability in
group means was not statistically significant. However, statistically significant
difference existed among the 3 groups on 1 of the measures of propensity for
practice. Also determined was a significant relationship between ethnic identity
and the propensity for practice items. Implications for social work education
and additional research are highlighted.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 403-421
- DOI 10.5175/JSWE.2011.200900079
- Authors
- Walter J. Pierce, Barry University
- Sharron M. Singleton, Barry University
- Rhonda E. Hudson, Union University
- Journal Journal of Social Work Education
- Print ISSN 1043-7797
- Journal Volume Volume 47
- Journal Issue Volume 47, Number 3 / Fall 2011