Among ethnic minority youth, academic achievement is highest when adolescents experience all of the following except:

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Research has shown that awareness of racism can actually motivate adolescents to succeed academically as a way of challenging the discrimination they face. Therefore, being aware of racism is not a hindrance to academic achievement among ethnic minority youth. However, not feeling connected to their ethnic group or not believing that academic success is important to the people in their life can have a negative impact on their academic achievement.

Among Ethnic Minority Youth, Academic Achievement Is Highest When Adolescents