A descriptive study of identity crisis and self-concept: major factors in the higher education of native Americans

Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-48)This project was intended to identify specific problems\ud effecting Native Americans in higher education. Emphasis\ud was placed on the historical background in elementary and\ud secondary education, identifying the effects of the problem,\ud determining the underlying causes and recommending solutions.\ud An extensive review of the literature was conducted,\ud and Native American college students and ex-students in four\ud states were interviewed. Some personal observations and\ud personal experiences of the author, an American Indian, were\ud included.\ud The desired results were obtained. Two major factors\ud effecting successful education among the Native American\ud population in higher education were identified -- identity\ud crisis and negative self-concept. The background, problems,\ud effects and possible solutions are discussed. Areas for\ud further research are suggested; and an extensive reference\ud list is included to aid further research