Initial Construction of the Scale of White Racial Socialization (SoWRS)

Presenter Information

Hether R. Cook, University of Akron Main CampusFollow

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

Researchers have begun to research White culture and parent socialization; however, there are no scales to measure White Racial Socialization (WRS). Hypotheses are: WRS does exist and it can be measured. Factor analysis of 532 participant responses to the 127-item Scale of White Racial Socialization revealed a five factor structure.

Start Date

4-13-2013 8:30 AM

End Date

4-13-2013 9:20 AM

Location

Commons Area - 1st Floor