A Model for Differential Perceptions of Competence Based on Skin Tone Among African Americans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4455155 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alfiee M Breland (Michigan State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1998 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 294-311 |
| Publication date | 1998-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0883-8534 • E-ISSN: 2161-1912 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/j.2161-1912.1998.tb00206.x |
| OpenAlex | W2017654383 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 38 |
This article combines a review of the psychological and sociohistorical literature on African American color consciousness with a model that explains how it may contribute to differential outcomes for group members. It is hypothesized that attractive individuals are viewed as more competent than unattractive individuals on multiple dimensions. It is hypothesized that African Americans who approximate European American standards of physical attractiveness are viewed as more attractive and that lighter skinned African Americans may be viewed as more competent on a variety of dimensions. Implications for research and mental health practice are discussed
African american · Attractiveness · Competence (human resources · Consciousness · Developmental psychology · Mental health · Perception · Physical attractiveness · Sociology · Variety (cybernetics · Color perception and design · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2002 - 2024 (23) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |