Religiosity and spirituality in African American children.

• Main Author: Miesse, Colette A.
• Other Authors: Oliver, Diane Graves
• Format: Others
• Language: English
• Published: University of North Texas 2005
• Subjects: African American children > Religious life.; African American children > Psychology.; African American children > Ethnic identity.; religion; religiosity; spirituality; children; African American; Black American
• Online Access: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc4761/

An exploratory study was conducted to augment the current literature on religiosity and spirituality by identifying and systematically measuring the salient variables and underlying constructs regarding spirituality and religion in African American families and their children between the ages of 7 to 12. The study examined psychosocial correlates, such as self-esteem and ethnic identity, and their impact on religiosity and spirituality. This study sought to validate the Age-Universal I/E Scale for use with African American children occurred with this study and pilot the African American Children's Ethnic Identity Scale (ACHEIDS). Through qualitative and quantitative research this study found multiple correlations associated with religion, spirituality, age, gender, aspects of self-esteem, and ethnic identity. Regression analyses were also conducted to identify predictive variables associated with the I/E.