Amber D Williams
Biographic Data
| ID | 3590952 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amber D Williams |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amber D |
| FAMILY NAME | Williams |
| SIGNATURE | WILLIAMS A D |
| AFFILIATIONS | California Polytechnic State University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2113-7623 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 11 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Examining the Effects of Microaffirmations and Microaggressions on Black Male College Student Mental Health
The Role of Social Status in the Development of Racial Bias in Childhood
Racial bias emerges early in a fairly consistent manner in the U.S. and in other societies in which group‐based inequality is prevalent. Specifically, White children often show in‐group preferences while children of color show less consistent or non‐existent racial preferences, and sometimes display preferences for White people over their own racial group. We sought to provide evidence that social status differences among racial groups partially …
Understanding Family Violence From a Therapeutic Lens
Mitigating and understanding family violence is the cornerstone of this paper. Family violence can happen for multiple reasons without any exclusivity. A firsthand account of how I experienced violence in my life will be discussed to give meaning to my worldview and therapeutic lens. Exploration of family violence theories ranging from the ecological model to feminist theory will be conducted. Comprehending sexual minority violence must become a …
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: The legacy of Robert M. Sellers
Robert M. Sellers, PhD, most known for his influential and highly cited Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI), is one of the most prolific and foundational Black scholars in psychology. From racial identity theory development and measurement to conceptual and methodological innovations in studying the lived experiences of Black people, Sellers' scholarship centers on the lives of Black communities. Sellers' mentorship and contributions…
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…
Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identities, beliefs, and preferences
The study of Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identity, beliefs, and preferences has the potential to contribute to theoretical models and policy recommendations concerning intergroup attitudes and relations. We examined a host of such constructs among Latinx children ( N = 61; 72% girls) living in the Southwest US, ranging from 6 to 11 years ( M = 8.45, SD = 1.39). With the goal of assessing individual, group, and age-related variat…
Ethnic‐racial socialization among Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary school‐age children
This study sought to (1) understand the differences in ethnicity/race‐related values, concerns, and ethnic‐racial socialization (ERS) among 156 Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary‐school aged children and (2) examine how parents’ various ethnicity/race‐related values and concerns related to their ERS practices. We found that Black and Latinx parents were more likely than White parents to send messages about celebrating people of color,…
God as a White man: A psychological barrier to conceptualizing Black people and women as leadership worthy
on May 21 2020 (see record 2020-36018-001). In the article, the phrase Mixed Effects in the table title for Tables 1-3 and Tables 6-8 is incorrect. The corrected phrase should appear instead as Fixed Effects. All versions of this article have been corrected.] In the United States, God is commonly conceptualized as the omnipotent and omniscient entity that created the universe, and as a White man. We questioned whether the extent to which God is c…
Anti-racist actions and accountability: Not More Empty Promises
Purpose The current piece summarizes five critical points about racism from the point of view of Black scholars and allies: (1) Black people are experiencing exhaustion from and physiological effects of racism, (2) racism extends far beyond police brutality and into most societal structures, (3) despite being the targets of racism, Black people are often blamed for their oppression and retaliated against for their response to it, (4) everyone mus…
Academic Identity: A Longitudinal Investigation of African American Adolescents' Academic Persistence
Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the development of academic identification and academic persistence, particularly among African American adolescents. The present study investigated how cultural assets (i.e., private regard and racial centrality) and academic assets (i.e., academic curiosity and academic self-esteem) influence African American adolescent boys' ( n = 109) and girls' ( n = 153) academic persistence over time. Additionally, we…
Black Mothers' Perceptions of the Role of Race in Children's Education
Many Black parents consider racial climate and academic quality when thinking and making decisions about their children's schooling experiences. However, few studies have directly asked Black parents about the role they believe race will play in their children's schooling, if any. The authors interviewed 76 Black mothers (Mage = 34; SDage = 6.67) of children entering first grade (Mage = 6.13; SDage = 0.36), asking what role they believed race wou…
Ethnic‐racial socialization among Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary school‐age children
This study sought to (1) understand the differences in ethnicity/race‐related values, concerns, and ethnic‐racial socialization (ERS) among 156 Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary‐school aged children and (2) examine how parents’ various ethnicity/race‐related values and concerns related to their ERS practices. We found that Black and Latinx parents were more likely than White parents to send messages about celebrating people of color,…
Academic Identity: A Longitudinal Investigation of African American Adolescents' Academic Persistence
Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the development of academic identification and academic persistence, particularly among African American adolescents. The present study investigated how cultural assets (i.e., private regard and racial centrality) and academic assets (i.e., academic curiosity and academic self-esteem) influence African American adolescent boys' ( n = 109) and girls' ( n = 153) academic persistence over time. Additionally, we…
Anti-racist actions and accountability: Not More Empty Promises
Purpose The current piece summarizes five critical points about racism from the point of view of Black scholars and allies: (1) Black people are experiencing exhaustion from and physiological effects of racism, (2) racism extends far beyond police brutality and into most societal structures, (3) despite being the targets of racism, Black people are often blamed for their oppression and retaliated against for their response to it, (4) everyone mus…
God as a White man: A psychological barrier to conceptualizing Black people and women as leadership worthy
on May 21 2020 (see record 2020-36018-001). In the article, the phrase Mixed Effects in the table title for Tables 1-3 and Tables 6-8 is incorrect. The corrected phrase should appear instead as Fixed Effects. All versions of this article have been corrected.] In the United States, God is commonly conceptualized as the omnipotent and omniscient entity that created the universe, and as a White man. We questioned whether the extent to which God is c…
Black Mothers' Perceptions of the Role of Race in Children's Education
Many Black parents consider racial climate and academic quality when thinking and making decisions about their children's schooling experiences. However, few studies have directly asked Black parents about the role they believe race will play in their children's schooling, if any. The authors interviewed 76 Black mothers (Mage = 34; SDage = 6.67) of children entering first grade (Mage = 6.13; SDage = 0.36), asking what role they believed race wou…
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: The legacy of Robert M. Sellers
Robert M. Sellers, PhD, most known for his influential and highly cited Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI), is one of the most prolific and foundational Black scholars in psychology. From racial identity theory development and measurement to conceptual and methodological innovations in studying the lived experiences of Black people, Sellers' scholarship centers on the lives of Black communities. Sellers' mentorship and contributions…
Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identities, beliefs, and preferences
The study of Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identity, beliefs, and preferences has the potential to contribute to theoretical models and policy recommendations concerning intergroup attitudes and relations. We examined a host of such constructs among Latinx children ( N = 61; 72% girls) living in the Southwest US, ranging from 6 to 11 years ( M = 8.45, SD = 1.39). With the goal of assessing individual, group, and age-related variat…
Academic Identity: A Longitudinal Investigation of African American Adolescents' Academic Persistence
Adolescence is a vulnerable period for the development of academic identification and academic persistence, particularly among African American adolescents. The present study investigated how cultural assets (i.e., private regard and racial centrality) and academic assets (i.e., academic curiosity and academic self-esteem) influence African American adolescent boys' ( n = 109) and girls' ( n = 153) academic persistence over time. Additionally, we…
Black Mothers' Perceptions of the Role of Race in Children's Education
Many Black parents consider racial climate and academic quality when thinking and making decisions about their children's schooling experiences. However, few studies have directly asked Black parents about the role they believe race will play in their children's schooling, if any. The authors interviewed 76 Black mothers (Mage = 34; SDage = 6.67) of children entering first grade (Mage = 6.13; SDage = 0.36), asking what role they believed race wou…
God as a White man: A psychological barrier to conceptualizing Black people and women as leadership worthy
on May 21 2020 (see record 2020-36018-001). In the article, the phrase Mixed Effects in the table title for Tables 1-3 and Tables 6-8 is incorrect. The corrected phrase should appear instead as Fixed Effects. All versions of this article have been corrected.] In the United States, God is commonly conceptualized as the omnipotent and omniscient entity that created the universe, and as a White man. We questioned whether the extent to which God is c…
Anti-racist actions and accountability: Not More Empty Promises
Purpose The current piece summarizes five critical points about racism from the point of view of Black scholars and allies: (1) Black people are experiencing exhaustion from and physiological effects of racism, (2) racism extends far beyond police brutality and into most societal structures, (3) despite being the targets of racism, Black people are often blamed for their oppression and retaliated against for their response to it, (4) everyone mus…
Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identities, beliefs, and preferences
The study of Latinx children’s race- and ethnicity-related identity, beliefs, and preferences has the potential to contribute to theoretical models and policy recommendations concerning intergroup attitudes and relations. We examined a host of such constructs among Latinx children ( N = 61; 72% girls) living in the Southwest US, ranging from 6 to 11 years ( M = 8.45, SD = 1.39). With the goal of assessing individual, group, and age-related variat…
Ethnic‐racial socialization among Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary school‐age children
This study sought to (1) understand the differences in ethnicity/race‐related values, concerns, and ethnic‐racial socialization (ERS) among 156 Black, Latinx, and White parents of elementary‐school aged children and (2) examine how parents’ various ethnicity/race‐related values and concerns related to their ERS practices. We found that Black and Latinx parents were more likely than White parents to send messages about celebrating people of color,…
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…
Standing on the shoulders of a giant: The legacy of Robert M. Sellers
Robert M. Sellers, PhD, most known for his influential and highly cited Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI), is one of the most prolific and foundational Black scholars in psychology. From racial identity theory development and measurement to conceptual and methodological innovations in studying the lived experiences of Black people, Sellers' scholarship centers on the lives of Black communities. Sellers' mentorship and contributions…
Understanding Family Violence From a Therapeutic Lens
Mitigating and understanding family violence is the cornerstone of this paper. Family violence can happen for multiple reasons without any exclusivity. A firsthand account of how I experienced violence in my life will be discussed to give meaning to my worldview and therapeutic lens. Exploration of family violence theories ranging from the ecological model to feminist theory will be conducted. Comprehending sexual minority violence must become a …
Examining the Effects of Microaffirmations and Microaggressions on Black Male College Student Mental Health
The Role of Social Status in the Development of Racial Bias in Childhood
Racial bias emerges early in a fairly consistent manner in the U.S. and in other societies in which group‐based inequality is prevalent. Specifically, White children often show in‐group preferences while children of color show less consistent or non‐existent racial preferences, and sometimes display preferences for White people over their own racial group. We sought to provide evidence that social status differences among racial groups partially …
Psychology (9 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Sociology (7 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Gender Studies (5 works) · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research (5 works) · Ethnic group (4 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Social and Intergroup Psychology (4 works)