Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ548748
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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African American and European American College Students' Expectations for Self and for Future Partners.
Ganong, Lawrence H.; And Others
Journal of Family Issues, v17 n6 p758-75 Nov 1996
Examines self-expectations, expectations for future partners, and comparative expectations (self versus partner) held by college students. African Americans had higher self-expectations regarding future income, professional success, and educational achievement than European Americans. No differences emerged in expectations for future partners' success. Gender differences in comparative expectations did arise. (RJM)
Descriptors: Blacks, College Students, Expectation, Higher Education, Racial Differences, Self Concept, Spouses, Success, Whites, Work Life Expectancy
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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