Part I. Overview: Introduction -- The African-American church and the socialization of children's resiliency -- Research strategy -- Part II. Patterns of socialization and participation: African-Americans in Salt Lake City: a historical and social overview -- The teachers -- Adults' perspectives on spiritual socialization -- Narratives related during Sunday School -- Socialization and participation through storytelling -- Adult-child verbal conflicts -- Other contexts for socialization and participation -- Part III. Relationships of research and practice: The computer club: implications of research for practice -- Enhancing university students' understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity: implications of practice for research -- Part IV. Conclusion: Some final points.