Two studies examined whether individualism (orientation toward one's own welfare), collectivism (orientation toward the welfare of one's larger community), and familism (orientation toward the welfare of one's immediate and extended family) are distinct cultural values predicted by race/ ethnicity. The 3 constructs proved to be separate dimensions, although collectivism and familism were positively correlated. In Study 1, persons of color scored higher on collectivism and familism than did Anglos. No differences emerged for individualism. Also, persons of color scored higher than Anglos on racial/ethnic identity, which in turn was a positive predictor of all 3 cultural values. In Study 2, we replicated the group differences on collectivism and familism for men but not for women.

In the present study, partners from 103 heterosexual interethnic/interracial couples (103 men and 103 women) completed categorical measures of attachment style and continuous measures of responses to accommodative dilemmas. Consistent with hypotheses, there was a significantly higher proportion of secure over insecure individuals among both sexes. Further, the difference between secure and insecure individuals' accommodative tendencies was greater for

In this article, the authors discuss experiences and processes in their professional development as Latina academics. They frame their dialogue chronologically around the following themes: family background, graduate school, experiences with colleagues, participation in academia, interactions with students, and situations that inspire and motivate. By sharing their perspectives on issues linked to their status as women of color, the authors construct meaning and identify potential strategies for recruitment and success of minority students and academics.

The present study examines the extent to which romanticism (i.e., an orientation toward the welfare of one’s romantic relationship dyad) is reflected in patterns of interpersonal resource exchange (i.e., the reciprocity of affection and respect as interpersonal commodities or resources) in a sample of 91 interracial couples. Results indicated that consistent with predictions, (a) men and women in interracial relationships as a whole exchanged affection as well as respect at significant levels; (b) a romantic model of interpersonal resource exchange provided a significantly better fit to data for an African American-Anglo and other interracial couples significantly better than did a core model of interpersonal resource exchange; and (c) means and correlations among romanticism and individuals’ giving of interpersonal resources did not differ significantly across Black male-White female and White male-Black female couples. Implications for the study of personal relationship processes among interracial and intraracial couples are discussed.

Gaines ]r.W e investigated whether three ethnic subgroups described as predominant Latino heritage, bicultural, and l o w Latino heritage previously identified in the research literature would emergefrom data collected in New Mexico. W e also tested the impact of gender on audience subgroup membership. The results of this Latino media use research indicate that three subgroups differed significantly in their use of general market (English-language) and ethnic media (Spanish-language) for cultural maintenance. Gender, however, was not significant as a main predictor of media use for cultural maintenance. Rather, subgroup membership moderated the impact ofgender upon media use for cultural goals.The mass media are widespread cultural agencies which develop cultural perspectives for majority and minority ethnic groups in the United States. General market media and ethnic minority media have roles both in immigrant and U.S.-born ethnics' cultural maintenance and assimilation.' Several studies examining the relationship that ethnic audiences, such as Latinos, have with mass media have revealed audience heterogeneity. That is, unique subgroups exist among Latinos.2 Further contributing to research on audiences are content-oriented media criticism projects and audience ethnographies that focus on gender and women .3 This latter body of research indicates that women have experiences with media that are unique from that of men. With research on Latino heritage audiences and women in mind, we argue that ethnic audience heterogeneity and gender differences exist. Ethnic heterogeneity and gender differences are based on unique socio-historical pressures that temper cultural-based media uses for general market (Englishlanguage) and Spanish-language television, newspapers, and radio. J&MC QuarterlyVul. 75, Nu.