title: African American girls and the challenges ahead.
abstract: The research on the psychosocial development of African American girls is limited. Information that is available focuses on teen pregnancy and health issues such as nutrition and physical activity. African American girls are facing challenges, including poverty, crime, poor self-esteem, and peer pressure. Despite some of the negative characteristics attributed to African American girls, many are achieving some success. Policy makers and service providers need to recognize the resiliency and unique needs of African American girls and develop services that ensure their needs are being fully met.
authors.affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, USA.
authors.forename: Judith L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Rozie-Battle
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D016497:Adolescent Health Services; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D003415:Crime; D003467:Cultural Deprivation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000208:ethnology; D011050:Policy Making; D011640:Public Policy; D012067:Religion; D012649:Self Concept; D012944:Social Support; D012946:Social Welfare / Q000208:ethnology*; D014481:United States; D014505:Urban Population