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ERIC Number: EJ510617
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2269
Social Support Networks in the African American Family: Utility for Culturally Compatible Intervention.
Kohn, Laura P.; Wilson, Melvin N.
New Directions for Child Development, n68 p35-58 Sum 1995
Examined the distinguishing features of African American social support networks from an ecological perspective. Found that African American families function within an ecological framework with implications for support received and network membership. Types of support network and membership are experienced differently across family structure, socioeconomic status, and gender. (AA)
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black Family, Blacks, Extended Family, Family Life, Family Relationship, Family Structure, Helping Relationship, Social Networks, Social Support Groups
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: African Americans; Ecological Perspective
Note: Theme issue topic: "African American Family Life: Its Structural and Ecological Aspects."