The interpretation of multiracial status and its relation to social engagement and psychological well-being

Journal of Social Issues

Volumn 65, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 35-49

  Binning, Kevin R ^a   Unzueta, Miguel M ^b   Huo, Yuen J ^b   Molina, Ludwin E ^c  

^a STANFORD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ETHNIC GROUP; PSYCHOLOGY; RACIAL IDENTITY; STUDENT;

EID: 58949089711     PISSN: 00224537     EISSN: 15404560     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-4560.2008.01586.x     Document Type: Article

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