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Perceived Racism and Career Self-Efficacy in African American Adolescents

University of Denver, vanessa.rollins{at}rfmr.com

Jesse N. Valdez

University of Denver

African American adolescents’ perceptions of racism and career self-efficacy relationships are examined. Participants in a southwestern urban high school completed the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure, Racism and Life Experiences Scale-Personal and -Group, and career decision and career task self-efficacy scales. Results indicate that participants who perceived a higher degree of racism against their group reported significantly higher self-efficacy for career decision making but not for career task self-efficacy. An achieved ethnic identity, higher parental socioeconomic status, and being female were related to higher levels of career self-efficacy. The study’s research design supports the need for research with ethnic identity, gender, and the use of multidimensional measurements to achieve a better understanding of racism and career self-efficacy with African American adolescents. Theoretical, research, and programmatic implications are discussed.

Key Words: career self-efficacy • racism • African American • adolescents

Journal of Black Psychology, Vol. 32, No. 2, 176-198 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0095798406287109


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