ETHNIC PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN KHAKASSIA

The purpose of the study of the legal basis for the activities of ethnic public organizations in Khakassia as exemplified by the Khakass regional public movement of the Khakass people. We study the characteristics of the organizational structure of ethnic public organizations. The author's position is proposed related to the amendment of existing legislation. Significantly the importance of public associations is increased, since they are not only a means of spiritual unification of ethnic groups, but also help to mitigate national contradictions on the basis of cooperation between the relevant ethnic group and the authorities, with other ethnic groups, these most important factors contribute to the formation of a tolerant attitude to the socio-cultural identity of each nation. To clarify more deeply the various wordings of the analyzed regulatory provisions the study uses the legal method. Also applied are the methods of historicism, sociocultural determinism, synchronization and diachroni-zation. In addition, a comprehensive and systematic comparative-historical analysis, chronologization, classification and typology of public organizations are used. As a promising method, a retrospective analysis is implemented, which allows you to study life activity and functioning of social organizations of ethnic orientation in evolution. The authors conclude in the subject of the Russian Federation practically established a regional regulatory – legal framework governing the activity of public organizations of ethnic orientation. It requires the publication of a comprehensive federal law regulating important issues of national, cultural, linguistic revival of the indigenous peoples of Southern Siberia.

Adolescent Gender and Ethnicity Differences in Physical Activity Perceptions and Behavior

Objectives:To examine gender and ethnicity differences in adolescents’ physical activity (PA) behavior and perceptions.Methods:Surveys designed to measure PA behavior and perception were completed by 175 adolescents. Gender and ethnicity differences in PA behavior were examined using chi-square tests. A two-way between groups MANOVA was used to examine perception.Results:No significant differences were found between gender groups for PA. Caucasian students were more likely to be active and to perceive that PA makes their health better. Hispanics were more likely to perceive that PA requires more time than Caucasians.Conclusions:Findings suggest greater consideration be given to the ethnic orientation of PA behavior antecedents when promoting PA to adolescents.

Armenian Ethnic Orientation Questionnaire–Revised

The purpose of this study was to report the development of a shorter revised version of the 57-item Armenian Ethnic Orientation Questionnaire. Data from two different independently conducted studies were presented. One of the studies used a convenient sample from Pasadena, California ( n = 155) composed of Armenian adolescents (48% girls, 52% boys; with a mean age of 15.6 yr., SD =1.2) who attended public schools. The second study used a convenient sample from Toronto, Ontario ( n = 108) composed of community members at large (48% women, 52% men; with a mean age of 34.0 yr., SD= 15.3). A revision of 15 items rated on a 6-point scale showed good scale score reliability and construct validity. In both studies, scores on the revised version differentiated native-born from immigrant groups and were correlated with more ethnic behaviors and greater involvement.