A study on impoverished African-American children outlined two main pathways of development, called trajectories. what are they?
The two main pathways of development for impoverished African-American children outlined in the study are the "resilience trajectory" and the "risk trajectory."
1. Resilience trajectory: This pathway refers to the development of positive outcomes despite facing significant adversity, such as poverty and discrimination. Children on this trajectory demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and successful outcomes in areas such as academic achievement, mental health, and social relationships, despite facing systemic disadvantages.
2. Risk trajectory: This pathway refers to the development of negative outcomes due to exposure to multiple risk factors, such as poverty, violence, and lack of social support. Children on this trajectory are more likely to experience challenges and difficulties in various aspects of their lives, such as academic underachievement, mental health problems, and involvement in risky behaviors.