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Ethnic differences in communication*
| Mutuality | Directiveness | Negative feedback | Withdrawal | Support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucasian (n = 8) | 6.21a | 3.9 | 1.63 | 2.16 | 5.63a,b |
| African American (n = 14) | 4.78 | 4.87c | 1.94 | 2.22 | 4.25 |
| Latino (n = 3) | 5.33 | 4.47 | 1.88 | 2.26 | 3.58 |
| Biracial (n = 3) | 7.1a,b | 2.64 | 1.17 | 1.94 | 5.68a,b |
| Other (n = 2) | 4.84 | 4.97 | 2.02 | 3.46 | 4.42 |
Mean scores.
= greater than African American (p < .05).
= greater than Latino (p < .05).
= greater than biracial (p < .05).
