Factors and Characteristics Influencing the College Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation of Black Males

Autor/in	Wilborn, Willie J.
Titel	Factors and Characteristics Influencing the College Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation of Black Males
Quelle	(2013), (204 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ed.D. Dissertation, Walden University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-3035-0331-3
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; African American Students; Males; Enrollment; School Holding Power; Graduation; Academic Persistence; College Graduates; Dropouts; Qualitative Research; Case Studies; Interviews; Influences; Student Characteristics; Attitudes; Values; Grade Point Average; College Readiness; Learner Engagement; Student Financial Aid; Stereotypes; Student Behavior; Self Concept; Social Support Groups; Financial Support + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; African Americans; Student; Students; Afroamerikaner; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Male; Männliches Geschlecht; Einschulung; Abschluss; Graduierung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Drop-out; Drop-outs; Dropout; Early leavers; Schulversagen; Qualitative Forschung; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Influence; Einfluss; Einflussfaktor; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Wertbegriff; Finanzielle Beihilfe; Studienfinanzierung; Studienförderung; Klischee; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Selbstkonzept; Social support; Soziale Unterstützung; Finanzielle Förderung
Abstract	During the past decade, Black male students have been enrolling in college in growing numbers. They have also been dropping out of college, prior to graduation, in high numbers. These trends have generated concern among educators and policymakers about the economic future of the Black community. Despite these concerns, most of the research on this topic has addressed topics tangential to the issues that have an impact on Black male college persistence. The purpose of this study was to talk to Black male college graduates and Black male college dropouts to ascertain their feelings and values about certain college expectations, criteria, and possible obstacles that may exist. A qualitative case study design was employed within a purposeful sample of 16 interview respondents. Six topical areas were examined, based on themes derived from the literature including: academic behavior, self-belief, support networks, and financial resources. Emergent themes regarding grade point average, college preparedness, classroom engagement, financial aid, stereotyping, and support were extracted from the interview data and validated via continuous member checking. A key finding was the ability to differentiate between what helped some Black male students persist and graduate and what caused some Black male students to drop out of college. Results can be used by educational policymakers, academicians, and parents to encourage college completion of Black males. Results also may be used to influence the development of programs that will facilitate education progress. More Black males graduating from college will have a profound positive impact on society and the economy of the Black community. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01