1. Toward cultural/ecological perspectives on schooling and achievement in African- and Asian-American children.
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Slaughter-Defoe DT, Nakagawa K, Takanishi R, and Johnson DJ
- Subjects
- Black People, Child, Humans, Japan ethnology, Risk Factors, United States, Achievement, Black or African American psychology, Asian psychology, Cross-Cultural Comparison, Learning Disabilities psychology, Social Environment
- Abstract
The review acknowledges that research on the family and its contribution to achievement in ethnic minority children is important. Past research and theorizing suggest the need for new directions, however. For example, research in educational achievement predicts educational failure for African-American students and educational success for Asian-American students. Little differentiation is made either among African-Americans or among Asian-Americans of different cultural, language, immigration, and economic backgrounds. The theory and design of research on family and educational achievement have been influenced by prevailing societal stereotypes. Research and policy implications of this review include the need to move toward cultural/ecological theories of achievement socialization and development.
- Published
- 1990
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