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Exploring the lived experience of biracial identity development in males of late adolescence and emerging adulthood

Posted on:2011-06-21Degree:Ed.DType:Dissertation
University:Northern Illinois UniversityCandidate:Kane-Williamson, Amy KFull Text:PDF
GTID:1447390002957908Subject:African American Studies
Abstract/Summary:
The study explored the lived experience of Black/White biracial males. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants to; understand the experiences that shaped biracial identity development, elucidate strategies employed to facilitate biracial identity development and ascertain the saliency of biraciality in overall self-concept. Key experiences were discovered that shaped biracial identity development. Specific strategies used to facilitate biracial identity development were found. Four themes emerged from the data that made clear the degree to which biraciality was part of the self-concept. Recommendations are proposed for counselors and clinicians, counselor educators, families, teachers and schools.
Keywords/Search Tags:Biracial identity development, Lived experience
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