An Examination of Self-Esteem and Empowerment of African American Female Youth in an After School Program

Authors

  • Taylor Unroe The University of Florida
  • Rosemary V. Barnett University of Florida
  • Caroline Payne-Purvis Department of Health and Kinesiology Mississippi University for Women

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2016.458

Abstract

This study investigated self-esteem and empowerment in three African American female cohort groups in an after school program. A sample of 136 students in the after school program comprised the three one-year female and male cohort groups. For this study, 71 African American females in the female cohort groups were analyzed. Social Cognitive Theory and Resiliency Theory were used to explore factors potentially influencing self-esteem and empowerment of an at-risk African American female population, with the after school program serving as a protective factor. Participants completed the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Developmental Assets Profile (DAP), but only DAP empowerment items were analyzed. No significant differences were found in self-esteem levels for the three separate female cohort groups. However, evidence was found for a positive correlation between self-esteem and empowerment. Study conclusions identify implications for after school program staff as they identify needs and conduct youth programs accordingly.

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Published

2017-01-04

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2016)

Section

Feature Articles

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