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Black-White Differences in The Effects of Parental Education on College Students’ Beliefs about Racial Discrimination

Shervin Assari 1, 2, 3, 4,* and Hossein Zare 5, 6
1
Department of Internal Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
2
Department of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
3
Department of Urban Public Health, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States
4
Marginalization-Related Diminished Returns (MDRs) Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States
5
Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
6
School of Business, University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), College Park, MD, United States
Publihed in: Current Research in Public Health (Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024)
Page(s): 164-173
DOI: 10.31586/ojer.2024.997
Received
May 23, 2023
Revised
June 30, 2024
Accepted
July 11, 2024
Published
July 31, 2024
Keywords
Racism; Discrimination; Racial Beliefs; Parental Education; Ethnic Groups
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Assari, S. , & Zare, H. (2024). Black-White Differences in The Effects of Parental Education on College Students’ Beliefs about Racial Discrimination. Current Research in Public Health, 4(4), 164-173. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2024.997
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Assari, S. ; Zare, H. Black-White Differences in The Effects of Parental Education on College Students’ Beliefs about Racial Discrimination. Current Research in Public Health 2024 4(4), 164-173. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2024.997
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Assari, Shervin, and Hossein Zare. 2024. "Black-White Differences in The Effects of Parental Education on College Students’ Beliefs about Racial Discrimination". Current Research in Public Health 4, no. 4: 164-173. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2024.997
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Assari S, Zare H. Black-White Differences in The Effects of Parental Education on College Students’ Beliefs about Racial Discrimination. Current Research in Public Health. 2024; 4(4):164-173. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2024.997 
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ABSTRACT = {Background: Racial discrimination remains a significant issue in the United States, particularly affecting Black individuals. Understanding how beliefs about the persistence of racial discrimination are shaped by race and parental education among college students is crucial for developing strategies to address these inequities. Objectives: This study aims to examine the multiplicative effects of race and parental education on beliefs about the persistence of racial discrimination among Black and White college students. We hypothesize that Black students, particularly those with highly educated parents, will exhibit stronger beliefs in the persistence of racial discrimination as a significant issue compared to their White peers. Methods: Data were drawn from the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) study, which includes a national sample of Black and White young adults on college campuses across the United States. We conducted statistical analyses to explore the influence of race and parental education on students' beliefs about racial discrimination. Results: Black students demonstrated stronger beliefs in the persistence of racial discrimination compared to White students. Additionally, students with higher parental education levels were more likely to recognize racial discrimination as a significant issue than those with lower parental education. The impact of parental education on these beliefs was more pronounced for Black students compared to White students. Discussion: Black college students, especially those from higher SES backgrounds, exhibit a heightened awareness of racial discrimination due to their lived experiences and educational exposure. High SES Black individuals often face increased visibility and prejudice in predominantly White environments, further reinforcing their beliefs about the persistence of discrimination. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to support Black students in higher education and promote awareness of racial discrimination. Policy solutions should include comprehensive anti-discrimination policies, increased diversity and inclusion efforts, and educational curricula that address systemic racism and social justice. The cross-sectional nature of the data limits causality inference, and self-reported measures may be subject to bias. Despite these limitations, the study's large and diverse sample enhances the generalizability of the findings. Race and parental education have multiplicative effects on college students' beliefs about the persistence of racial discrimination. Black students, particularly those from high SES backgrounds, are more likely to perceive racial discrimination as a continuing problem. Addressing these disparities through targeted policies and interventions is essential for creating equitable and inclusive educational environments.},
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