Ethnicity and adjustment: a comparative study of Maltese- and Anglo-Australian adolescentsAuthor: Victoria Borg HypothesesOn the basis of the above literature review, the following hypotheses were formulated: - Anglo-Australian students would differ significantly from Maltese students on parent-child conflicts.
- Anglo-Australian students would differ significantly from Maltese students on self-esteem.
- Parent-child conflicts are related to self-esteem.
- Parent-child conflicts are related to stress.
- Self-esteem is related to stress.
- Females differ significantly from males in parent-child conflicts.
- Females differ significantly from males in self-esteem.
- Females differ significantly from males in stress.
- Ethnic identification is related to parent-child conflicts.
- Ethnic identification is related to self-esteem.
- Ethnic identification is related to stress.
Source: Maltese Background Youth - Editors Cauchi M, Borland H, Adams R, 1999, [Europe Australia Institute], p 62
    
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