FEARS IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN SIBLING AND NONSIBLING PAIRS

Research on the familial relationship of fears among African Americans appears to be non-existent. This study examines the familial relation ship of fears among African-American children. Twenty-four African-Ame rican sibling pairs ages 6 to 12 years were administered the Revised F ear Survey Schedule for Children. Twenty-four African-American nonsibl ing pairs matched on age and sex served as controls. Results partially support the hypothesis that a familial relationship exists for Africa n-American children's fears.