Psychology

Perceived parenting practices associated with African American adolescents' future expectations

Document Type

Book Chapter

Abstract

The current chapter investigated perceived parenting practices associated with future expectations in a sample of African American adolescents and how these relations varied across self-processes (i.e., hope, self-esteem, racial identity). Specifically, 358 low-income, African American high school students were surveyed to examine the role of perceived parenting practices in youth's aspirations and expectations. Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that general parenting practices (i.e., support, monitoring, and consistent discipline) and racial socialization (i.e., preparation for bias, cultural socialization) significantly predicted positive future expectations, particularly for adolescents with low self-esteem. Implications of these results and directions for future research are discussed. Importantly, the results contribute to understanding of the developmental cascades of parenting practices and racial socialization in the everyday experiences of African American populations.

Publication Title

Advances in Child Development and Behavior

Publication Date

1-2023

Volume

64

First Page

217

Last Page

253

ISSN

0065-2407

ISBN

9780443132391

DOI

10.1016/bs.acdb.2022.11.002

Keywords

African American adolescents, future expectations, perceived parenting

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