Demographic Correlates of Self-Esteem Among Black and White AFDC Recipients

Authors

Srinika Jayaratne, University of Michigan
Wayne A. Chess, University of Oklahoma
Julia Norlin, University of Oklahoma
John Bryan, University of Oklahoma

Abstract

This study was concerned with the extent to which different demographic characteristics would offer explanations with regard to self-esteem among black and white AFDC recipients. Basically, the analysis revealed no differences in self-esteem between the black and white women in this sample. The major correlates of self-esteem for whites were work and education, whereas, the major correlates of self-esteem for blacks were the presence of children and work.

Recommended Citation

Jayaratne, Srinika; Chess, Wayne A.; Norlin, Julia; and Bryan, John (1980) "Demographic Correlates of Self-Esteem Among Black and White AFDC Recipients," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 7: Iss. 2, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.1412
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol7/iss2/12