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Educational Studies | 2011

The role of parent expectations on adolescent educational aspirations

Chris Michael Kirk; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Corinne Nilsen; Deltha Q. Colvin

Parental expectations have long been studied as a factor in increasing adolescent educational aspirations, often linking these expectations to parental level of education and involvement in academic endeavours. This study further explores this relationship in a statewide Midwestern sample of parents and their adolescent children. Regression analysis and independent samples t‐tests were used to predict adolescent aspirations and compare groups. Results suggest that adolescent educational aspirations can to some degree be predicted by parental expectations. Parents reported high expectations for their children despite low levels of personal educational attainment. However, these high expectations were buffered by a reported unfamiliarity with college requirements and an expressed concern about college affordability and limited awareness of financial aid opportunities. Limitations and suggestions for future research and intervention are discussed.


Journal of Adolescent Research | 2011

Perceived Fatherhood Roles and Parenting Behaviors Among African American Teen Fathers

Angelia M. Paschal; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Tracy Hsiao

Despite the growing body of research on the topic of adolescent parenthood, few studies have examined the perceptions and lived experiences of African American teen fathers. The primary aim of this study was to examine how this group defines and performs the father role. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 African American fathers aged 14 to19 years old. Three themes emerged from the data: provider role, nurturer role, and autonomous fathers. The study results generate important questions that require further research. Information from African American teens in particular could be used to develop and evaluate interventions.


The Journal of Primary Prevention | 2009

Examining the Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Condom Use: The Effect-Indicator vs. Causal-Indicator Models

Chakema Carmack; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss

The authors investigated whether a causal-indicator model or an effect-indicator model of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) is more suitable for predicting behavioral intention and for which behaviors. No previous studies have evaluated this question using the same sample and same behavior. In this study, African American adolescents ages 12–17 participating in risk reduction classes were assessed on their initial attitudes, norms, perceived control, and intention regarding condom use. Second-order structural equation modeling indicated that the effect-indicator model exhibited superior fit above the causal-indicator model. Furthermore, modeling the behavioral antecedents in a causal way may not be as accurate due to the underlying uni-dimensional nature of attitudes, subjective norms, and control. The TPB was not disconfirmed as a suitable model for African American adolescents’ regarding condom use. Prevention programs may benefit by focusing on adolescent behavior change with regard to the global components in order to influence more specific concepts of these social cognitions. Editors’ Strategic Implications: Despite limitations including correlational data, this study yields implications for prevention programming and, more broadly, an important theoretical elaboration on effect-indicator and causal-indicator models of the TPB.


Journal of Black Studies | 2010

Baseline Results of the Self-Reported Sexual Behaviors of Midwestern African American Adolescents

Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Chakema C. Carmack; Jamilia Sly; Shani Roberts; Kenya Wilson

The purpose of this article is to examine the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents living in the Midwest. A baseline survey was administered to 448 African American youth between the ages of 12 and 17. The article examines the self-reported sexual behaviors of African American adolescents in comparison to U.S. norms using the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey and the Kansas Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey. The results indicate that this African American sample was slightly younger than the U.S. sample and reported better safer sex practices. Limitations and future research are also discussed.


Journal of Community Health | 2010

Addressing Health Disparities Among African Americans: Using the Stages of Change Model to Document Attitudes and Decisions About Nutrition and Physical Activity

Angelia M. Paschal; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Jamilia Sly; Beverly White


Journal of Community Health | 2008

Health attitudes and behaviors of African American adolescents.

Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Angelia M. Paschal; Michelle L. Redmond; B. Lee Green; Chakema Carmack


Archive | 2011

C.L.A.S.S.: A preliminary look

Angela Scott; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Kyrah K. Brown; Felicia Lee; Chris Michael Kirk; David Stowell


Archive | 2011

Examining the role of sense of community in academic achievement and mental well-being among African American and Latino college students

Kyrah K. Brown; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Chris Michael Kirk; David Stowell; Felicia Lee


Archive | 2011

Perceived Fatherhood Roles and Parenting Behaviors Among

Angelia M. Paschal; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Tracy Hsiao


Archive | 2011

Baseline Results of the Self-Reported Sexual Behaviors of

Kenya Wilson; Rhonda K. Lewis-Moss; Chakema Carmack; Jamilia R. Sly; Shani Roberts

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Shani Roberts

Wichita State University

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Chakema Carmack

Pennsylvania State University

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Felecia A. Lee

Wichita State University

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Jamilia R. Sly

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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Corinne Nilsen

Wichita State University

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David Stowell

Wichita State University

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Jamilia Sly

Wichita State University

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