Being Left Behind, Not Staying Behind: A Look at College-Aged African American Males
Year: 2015
Type: dissertation
Abstract: The purpose of this Ed.S. project is to examine the barriers African American males face and their resiliency factors. The information will be used to educate others about the issues faced by this group and what factors positively impact their success. The participants consisted of six African American Males who attend James Madison University and are between the ages of 18-22. A qualitative research design was used. The interviews were semi-structured with a five-question interview protocol. There were specific themes that emerged from the research that were barriers as well as resiliemcy factors. Barriers included the impact of fathers and stereotypes, while resiliency factors included faith and support. Reccommendations and conclusions based on this study inlude providing African American males with a supportive environment and focusing on the impact that race has on their belief that they can succeed.
Author: Lauren Fortune
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Reduced inequalities
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2232186494