Title: | WWC Quick Review of the Article "Recursive Processes in Self-Affirmation: Intervening to Close the Minority Achievement Gap" |
Description: | This study examined whether having African-American middle school students write essays affirming their personal values improved their academic performance. The study analyzed data on about 175 African-American and 190 European-American students (the study’s term for white students who are non-Latino and non-Asian) at a suburban middle school who were randomly assigned to intervention and comparison groups at the beginning of seventh grade. |
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Cover Date: | February 2010 |
Web Release: | February 9, 2010 |
Print Release: | February 9, 2010 |
Publication #: | WWC QRRP0210 General Ordering Information |
Center/Program: | WWC |
Associated Centers: | NCEE |
Authors: | WWC |
Type of Product: | Quick Review |
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