Abstract
Articles published in the Journal of Family Psychology over a 23-year period (1990-2012) were analyzed for their attention to ethnic groups in the United States. Articles were analyzed in terms of their ethnic population of interest, topic of study, funding sources, sample characteristics, and use of measures. Findings indicated that the journal has showed an increased focus on and sensitivity to issues relevant to ethnic groups in the U.S. However, there are several gaps in research for some groups, especially for Native American populations. Recommendations are offered to family science researchers, psychologists and other mental health professionals and educators.
Degree
MS
College and Department
Family, Home, and Social Sciences; Marriage and Family Therapy
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Gilliland, Jessica Croft, "U.S. Ethnic Groups in the Journal of Family Psychology: A Content Analysis" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 6398.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/6398
Date Submitted
2016-07-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/etd8724
Keywords
ethnic groups, Journal of Family Psychology, content analysis
Language
english