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Characteristics of Strong Families: Perceptions of Ethnic Parents

Dept. of Human Development and the Family, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583

William H. Meredith

Dept. of Human Development and the Family, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68583

Over five hundred parents from four American ethnic groups (American Indian, Hmong refugees, black, and Chicano, with a white comparison group) were surveyed by questionnaire and by interview concerning characteristics that pro mote a strong and healthy family. Although group differences were found in the relative importance of specific traits, there was general consensus that the inti mate environment of a strong family was one of trust, support, and effective communication. Moral principles of behavior are taught, and family members work together for the welfare of the group. While being together was important, encouragement of individuality was also characteristic of healthy families. This preliminary study supports the contention that traits of strong families extend beyond ethnic boundaries.

Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 17, No. 2, 140-147 (1988)
DOI: 10.1177/1077727X8801700202


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