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Date of Graduation
Fall 2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Debbie C. Sturm
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.
Recommended Citation
Fortune, Lauren, "Being left behind, not staying behind: A look at college-aged African American males" (2015). Educational Specialist, 2009-2019. 19.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec201019/19
