Adult attachment patterns, ethnic experience, and social competence; comparing African American and caucasian college students

Author

Melissa Robin, University of Central Florida

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis was to examine adult attachment patterns and ethnic experience and the relationship on social competence. There are limited studies that have examined the differences among racially and ethnically diverse populations. A total of 60 university undergraduate students completed the Relationship Questionnaire, Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire, Measure of Adolescent Hetersocial Competence, and the Scale of Ethnic Experience. Results showed that some differences existed between the two groups in terms of attachment patterns. Ethnic identity was related to social competence with both groups. It is suggested that ethnic experience may be useful for studying social competence.

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Thesis Completion

2013

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Chin, Matthew

Degree

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

College

College of Sciences

Degree Program

Psychology

Subjects

Dissertations, Academic -- Sciences;Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic

Format

PDF

Identifier

CFH0004403

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Document Type

Honors in the Major Thesis

Recommended Citation

Robin, Melissa, "Adult attachment patterns, ethnic experience, and social competence; comparing African American and caucasian college students" (2013). HIM 1990-2015. 1458.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1458