Maternal closeness, kinship ties, and future orientation among rural African American youth: The mediating role of ethnic identity.

Charlene Harris Jamie D Alexander Alexander T Vazsonyi

Published in: Journal of adolescence (2022)

Maternal closeness and kinship ties appear to be critical for supporting ethnic identity and for developing educational and career future orientation among rural African American youth.

Keyphrases

african american
south africa
current status
birth weight
mental health
physical activity
young adults
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
pregnant women
body mass index