Biracial Youth: The Role of the School Counselor in Racial Identity Development.

Benedetto, Amy E.; Olisky, Teri

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ERIC Number: EJ640500

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Publication Date: 2001

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Biracial Youth: The Role of the School Counselor in Racial Identity Development.

Benedetto, Amy E.; Olisky, Teri

Professional School Counseling, v5 n1 p66-69 Oct 2001

Article addresses the concept of racial identity development in biracial youth and the role of the school counselor in assisting biracial youth to develop a positive racial identity. Interventions are presented with goals of promoting the development of a healthy biracial identity and alleviating at-risk behaviors. (BF)

Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Identification (Psychology), Multiracial Persons, Race, Racial Attitudes, Racial Identification, School Counselors, Student Characteristics, Student Development, Youth

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Language: English

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