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Meeting the Needs of Multi/Biracial Children in School and at Home
University of Wisconsin, Stout
December 2009
62 pages
Brea Cunico
A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Guidance and Counseling
In an extension of research on marginalized populations, the present study identified and explored the unique needs of biracial/multiracial children. Unlike their single-race counterparts,the experience of the multiracial child is substantially different due to their ambiguous ethnicity. A review of literature on this topic revealed six major themes among the multiracial community. Following a thorough discussion of each need, implications for the school counselor and parents of biracial children has been provided. To raise awareness and concern for this population in schools and at home, recommendations for application of research in this area of study center on educational and child rearing strategies for the school counselor and parents of biracial children. Practical suggestions are provided in a convenient manual, along with a supplementary list of resources.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Chapter I: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Assumptions of the Study
Definition of Terms
Limitations of the Study
Chapter II : Literature Review
Biracial Movement into America
Statistical Portrait
Racial Identity Model—Marguerite Wright
Maladaptive Behaviors Observed in Biracial Children
Exploration of Needs
Affirmation
Special Hair/Skin Care
Positive Sources to Identify With
Affiliation
Clear Ethnic Title
Freedom to Individualize
Summary of Findings
Chapter III: Methodology
Subject Selection and Description
Instrumentation
Promising Practices
Supply List
Data Collection Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations of the Resource Manual
Chapter IV: Resource Manual
Note to Recipient
Navigating the Manual
Promising Practices [Manual]
Supply List [Manual]
References
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