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The Best of Both Worlds?

Family Influences on Mixed Race Youth Identity Development

Susan E. Crawford

Halton Multicultural Council, Canada, scrawford{at}halton-multicultural.org

Ramona Alaggia

University of Toronto, Canada, ramona.alaggia{at}utoronto.ca

This study explored influences on racial identity of mixed race youth who identified themselves to be part of mixed African (Black) and European (White) origin. Research questions emerged following a review of the literature identifying the ways in which views of self, family, peers and society impact youth and their racial identification. Eight in-depth interviews employing the Long Interview Method were conducted, transcribed and coded to determine themes. Family influences emerged as playing a significant role in biracial identity formation. Three major themes were identified: (1) level of parental awareness and understanding of race issues; (2) impact of family structure; and (3) communication and willingness to talk about race issues. Implications for researchers and social work practitioners working with this population are discussed.

Key Words: biracial • family dynamics • interracial • mixed-race youth • qualitative methods • racial identity

Qualitative Social Work, Vol. 7, No. 1, 81-98 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1473325007086417


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