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Abstract
This article explores the difference between ethnic identity scores for AfricandescendedMSW students who are native to this country, who are first generationborn 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 thatall three groups of students demonstrate high ethnic identity, and variability ingroup means was not statistically significant. However, statistically significantdifference existed among the 3 groups on 1 of the measures of propensity forpractice. Also determined was a significant relationship between ethnic identityand the propensity for practice items. Implications for social work educationand additional research are highlighted.
