Interracial dating attitudes among college students -- polling data.
Six-hundred-twenty university students completed an anonymous confidential questionnaire designed to assess attitudes toward interracial dating. Almost one fourth (24.2%) reported having dated interracially and almost half (49.6%) expressed an openness to become involved in an interracial relationship. Blacks cohabitants and those with previous interracial dating experience were significantly more likely to express an openness to become involved in an interracial relationship. Implications for university faculty therapists and students are suggested. Although the marriages of Quincy Jones (musician) Charles Barkley (professional basketball player) and Roger Ebert (film critic) are interracial less than 5% of all marriages in the United States are interracial. This relatively low percentage of interracial marriages has been stable for decades. However increased individualism tolerance for diversity and greater minority enrollment in colleges and universities may result in more approving attitudes of college students toward interracial relationships. This study focused on attitudes and behaviors of college students regarding interracial relationships. (excerpt)