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Acculturation, child rearing, and self-esteem in two North American Indian tribes
Ethos • 4 (3) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 385-401
By: Lefley, Harriet P..
Abstract
This study deals with acculturation and psychological health (i.e., self-esteem) among the two polities of the Seminoles of Florida -- the Miccosukee traditionalists, and the more acculturalted Seminole proper. Lefely examines two major factors which have had a direct influence on the development of self-esteem among the two subgroups, acculturation and child rearing practices. As the result of several tests designed to measure self-concepts (e.g., the Pine-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale, Word-Rating Scales, and a modified version of the Parent Attitude Research Instrument) which were administred to the children of the Miccosukee and Seminole day schools and their mothers, the author concludes that a traditonal group, such as the Miccosukee, rate significantly higher in positive self-regard than a more acculturated group, the Seminole proper. This statement is basically in accord with the anthropological literature and with studies of contemporary cultures (p. 396),
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Psychiatrist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 2001
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Florida, United States
- Notes
- Harriet P. Lefley
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 399-401)
- LCCN
- 73643517
- LCSH
- Seminole Indians