417
(c) Discussion
The hypothesis that the Aboriginal students would see themselves
integrated into a family situation was supported. The majority
felt .secure that there were relations who could be counted on for
help when the need arose.
Much the same pattern is found in the case of non-Aborigines5
though there wasrather less degree of support.
24.24 (ii) Attitudes towards parents
(a) Hypothesis
Itwas hypothesized that Aboriginal responses Wouldreveal a sense
of shame about their families.
(b) TABLE 37
Comparison of Aboriginal and non Aboriginal response
to Statements 46 and 34 - attitudes to family
Disagree Majority
strongly support
Statement
Agree Agree N°t Disagree
strongly 6 sure
46. I often feel ashamed
' of my family
Aboriginal response (N= 93) 2.3
Non-Aboriginal _ ,
response (N= 289) 3,0
(disagree)
35.2 82.9
30.6 68.1
14.6
11.8
34. Sometimes I wish I had
different parents
Aboriginal response
Non-Aboriginal
response
10.0
16.7 8.9 31.1
20.7 10.7 28.3
(disagree)
42.2 73.3
30.3 58.6