Analysis of Youth Conference Opinion Survey, 1992.

Institution	National Urban League, Inc., New York, NY.
Titel	Analysis of Youth Conference Opinion Survey, 1992.
Quelle	(1992), (32 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Academic Achievement; Attitudes; Beliefs; Blacks; Conferences; Demography; Hispanic Americans; Minority Groups; Opinions; Peer Relationship; Social Problems; Surveys; Urban Youth; Violence; Youth Opportunities; Youth Problems + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schulleistung; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Belief; Glaube; Black person; Schwarzer; Demografie; Hispanic; Hispanoamerikaner; Ethnische Minderheit; Lehrmeinung; Peer-Beziehungen; Social problem; Soziales Problem; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Urban area; Urban areas; Youth; Stadtregion; Stadt; Jugend; Gewalt
Abstract	The National Urban League convened its third annual Youth Conference in San Diego (California) in July 1992. Of the more than 200 young attendees, 137 completed the survey that is the basis of this analysis. It examines the attitudes of young African Americans regarding academic achievement, peer-group relations, and social issues. Demographic characteristics are examined as well. Respondents were nearly evenly distributed in terms of gender, and approximately 54 percent were between the ages of 14 and 16. Approximately 36 percent lived with both parents. The great majority indicated that they knew about safe sex, that they were concerned about violence, and that substantial prejudice against minority groups still exists. Issues that the overwhelming majority considered to be very important for African-American and Latino communities were (1) opportunities for a good education; (2) job training; (3) determination to succeed; (4) understanding culture and heritage; and (5) treating people and family with respect. Close behind these were the importance of high moral values, strong family ties, and creativity. The survey reveals that African-American youth represent one of the most complex and sophisticated segments of American society. Sixteen tables present survey findings in different areas. (SLD)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC