Abstract

Fifty-five negro and white pre-adolescent delinquent boys were administered a version of the Osgood Semantic Differential Technique designed as an exploratory measure of self.concept. Of the concepts tested, only one attained a significant level of difference between the two groups. “Boys who get into trouble” was perceived by the negro group as generally a more positive concept. The results are discussed in relation to current social forces within the urban negro community.

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