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This article explores the difference between ethnic identity scores for African- descended MSW students who are native to this country, who are first generation born of immigrant parents, and who are foreign-born Black immigrants. The research further explores whether ethnic identity is associated with the students' commitment to work with their own ethnic groups. Results indicate that all three groups of students demonstrate high ethnic identity, and variability in group means was not statistically significant. However, statistically significant difference existed among the 3 groups on 1 of the measures of propensity for practice. Also determined was a significant relationship between ethnic identity and the propensity for practice items. Implications for social work education and additional research are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Results from survey research of 51 Black ministers indicate that the Black church is potentially an untapped resource for the placement of African American children in permanent homes. The study population indicated knowledge of the need for African American foster care and adoptive families but did not include this need as part of the focus of work for their respective churches. Implications for additional research are highlighted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In-depth interviews were conducted with faculty from four East Coast schools of social work. Personal comfort in the teaching of oppression content was analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Findings about the origins, nature, consequences and management of discomfort are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]