APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
They’Re Both Important: Examining Black Emerging Adults’ Decisions to Engage Parents Versus Peers As Sources of Racial Socialization
- Alexandrea Golden
The University of Memphis - Julia Soares
University of Memphis - Herard Stacy
University of Memphis - Bland Jasric
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Abstract
Using reflexive thematic analysis, we qualitatively examined 35 Black college-attending emerging adults’ (ages 18-25; 21% female) decisions to engage in parent versus peer racial socialization. Three themes were identified including: 1) Uncensored Venting with Peers, 2) Parental Wisdom from Experience, and 3) Managing Parents’ Fears and Emotions (Through Strategic Omission).
