Brigitte Vittrup
Biographic Data
| ID | 303324 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Brigitte Vittrup |
| GIVEN NAMES | Brigitte |
| FAMILY NAME | Vittrup |
| SIGNATURE | VITTRUP B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Texas Woman's University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0341-6645 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 75 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Racial/Ethnic Socialization Practices of Biracial Asian Children in the United States
Despite a dramatic increase in Asian-White biracial individuals in the US, there is still a lack of research on this population. Using phenomenology, the purpose of this study was to delve into the lived experiences of Asian-White interracial couples and their experiences raising their biracial children. A total of 10 couples participated, and they reported on their perception of their children's racial/ethnic identity, their children's understan…
White Parents’ Socialization of Racial Attitudes: A Commentary on Scott et al. (2020)
In the September 2020 issue of Perspectives, Scott et al. argued that there is insufficient empirical work on White parents’ racial-socialization strategies to support generalizations about the topic and, therefore, that journalists’ recommendation that White parents discuss race and racism with their children represents a case of speculation without evidence. Although we strongly support Scott et al.’s call for additional, rigorous research on r…
The Indirect Effects of Police Racial Bias on African American Families
This qualitative study investigated the personal experiences of police racial bias and brutality among 18 African-American parents, the effect these experiences have had on them, how they discuss such incidents with their children, and which sources of strength the rely on during difficult times. Results revealed that both the participants and some of their children had endured negative encounters with law enforcement, and most of them suffered m…
Color Blind or Color Conscious? White American Mothers' Approaches to Racial Socialization
This study investigated the extent to which White American mothers discuss race with their children, which topics they are willing to discuss, and why some choose not to discuss it. Data were gathered from 107 mothers of children aged 4 to 7 years. Most mothers indicated the topic was important to discuss, especially for the purpose of elimination of bias and discrimination. However, many reported having no or only vague discussions. Only 30% wer…
The Negative Effects of Insufficient Support Systems on Kuwaiti Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Parents raising a child with a physical or cognitive disability are often faced with the negative stigma against disabilities that exist in several Arab countries. This puts extra pressure on the parents and can lead to negative outcomes for the children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of parenting stress and varying levels of support for mothers of children with disabilities and the effects of these pressures on their r…
Parental perceptions of the role of media and technology in their young children’s lives
The purpose of this study was to survey parental media attitudes and perceptions of their children’s knowledge and engagement with various media technologies, as well as to explore the children’s actual knowledge and experience with these tools. A total of 101 US parents of young children (ages 2–7 years) and 39 children (ages 3–6 years) participated. Results revealed heavy media consumption both among parents and children, and a large number of …
What Us Parents Don't Know About Their Children's Television Use: Discrepancies between parents' and children's reports
Sixty‐eight US children (ages 7–9 and 11–13) and their parents were surveyed on the children's television viewing the preceding day, as well as their television habits in general. Both parents and children reported that the children watched about 3.5 hours of television on the preceding day. However, when reporting about the amount, content, and context of the television exposure, there were big discrepancies between parents' and children's repor…
Color Blind or Color Conscious? White American Mothers' Approaches to Racial Socialization
This study investigated the extent to which White American mothers discuss race with their children, which topics they are willing to discuss, and why some choose not to discuss it. Data were gathered from 107 mothers of children aged 4 to 7 years. Most mothers indicated the topic was important to discuss, especially for the purpose of elimination of bias and discrimination. However, many reported having no or only vague discussions. Only 30% wer…
The Indirect Effects of Police Racial Bias on African American Families
This qualitative study investigated the personal experiences of police racial bias and brutality among 18 African-American parents, the effect these experiences have had on them, how they discuss such incidents with their children, and which sources of strength the rely on during difficult times. Results revealed that both the participants and some of their children had endured negative encounters with law enforcement, and most of them suffered m…
Parental perceptions of the role of media and technology in their young children’s lives
The purpose of this study was to survey parental media attitudes and perceptions of their children’s knowledge and engagement with various media technologies, as well as to explore the children’s actual knowledge and experience with these tools. A total of 101 US parents of young children (ages 2–7 years) and 39 children (ages 3–6 years) participated. Results revealed heavy media consumption both among parents and children, and a large number of …
What Us Parents Don't Know About Their Children's Television Use: Discrepancies between parents' and children's reports
Sixty‐eight US children (ages 7–9 and 11–13) and their parents were surveyed on the children's television viewing the preceding day, as well as their television habits in general. Both parents and children reported that the children watched about 3.5 hours of television on the preceding day. However, when reporting about the amount, content, and context of the television exposure, there were big discrepancies between parents' and children's repor…
Parental perceptions of the role of media and technology in their young children’s lives
The purpose of this study was to survey parental media attitudes and perceptions of their children’s knowledge and engagement with various media technologies, as well as to explore the children’s actual knowledge and experience with these tools. A total of 101 US parents of young children (ages 2–7 years) and 39 children (ages 3–6 years) participated. Results revealed heavy media consumption both among parents and children, and a large number of …
The Negative Effects of Insufficient Support Systems on Kuwaiti Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Parents raising a child with a physical or cognitive disability are often faced with the negative stigma against disabilities that exist in several Arab countries. This puts extra pressure on the parents and can lead to negative outcomes for the children. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of parenting stress and varying levels of support for mothers of children with disabilities and the effects of these pressures on their r…
Color Blind or Color Conscious? White American Mothers' Approaches to Racial Socialization
This study investigated the extent to which White American mothers discuss race with their children, which topics they are willing to discuss, and why some choose not to discuss it. Data were gathered from 107 mothers of children aged 4 to 7 years. Most mothers indicated the topic was important to discuss, especially for the purpose of elimination of bias and discrimination. However, many reported having no or only vague discussions. Only 30% wer…
The Indirect Effects of Police Racial Bias on African American Families
This qualitative study investigated the personal experiences of police racial bias and brutality among 18 African-American parents, the effect these experiences have had on them, how they discuss such incidents with their children, and which sources of strength the rely on during difficult times. Results revealed that both the participants and some of their children had endured negative encounters with law enforcement, and most of them suffered m…
White Parents’ Socialization of Racial Attitudes: A Commentary on Scott et al. (2020)
In the September 2020 issue of Perspectives, Scott et al. argued that there is insufficient empirical work on White parents’ racial-socialization strategies to support generalizations about the topic and, therefore, that journalists’ recommendation that White parents discuss race and racism with their children represents a case of speculation without evidence. Although we strongly support Scott et al.’s call for additional, rigorous research on r…
Racial/Ethnic Socialization Practices of Biracial Asian Children in the United States
Despite a dramatic increase in Asian-White biracial individuals in the US, there is still a lack of research on this population. Using phenomenology, the purpose of this study was to delve into the lived experiences of Asian-White interracial couples and their experiences raising their biracial children. A total of 10 couples participated, and they reported on their perception of their children's racial/ethnic identity, their children's understan…
Developmental psychology (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (4 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Socialization (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Child Development and Digital Technology (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Critical Race Theory in Education (2 works)