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The Role of Family in the Success of African American College Students

This qualitative study was designed to explore the role of family in the life of African American college students at two predominately White institutions. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 38 African American college students and members of their families.

The results revealed eight factors that influenced students' success and their ability to persist in college: (1) Family Support and Influence, (2) Sense of Community, (3) Family Investment and Expectations, (4) Negotiating Environments, (5) Role Models and Mentors, (6) Faith in God/Spiritual Support, (7) Factors of Motivation, and (8) Macro Cultural Perspectives on Race. / Ph. D.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:VTETD/oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/27302
Date27 April 2001
CreatorsHerndon, Michael K.
ContributorsEducational Leadership and Policy Studies, Hirt, Joan B., Scott, Delores W., Creamer, Donald G., Creamer, Elizabeth G., Bird, Gloria W.
PublisherVirginia Tech
Source SetsVirginia Tech Theses and Dissertation
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Formatapplication/pdf, application/pdf, application/pdf, application/pdf, application/pdf, application/pdf
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Relation02ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.pdf, 01coversheet.pdf, TABLEOFCONTENTS2.pdf, LISTOFAPPENDICES2.pdf, LISTOFTABLES2.pdf, MHerndondiss2.pdf

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