The Role of Social Integration in the Persistence of African American Men in College
Description:
This qualitative study addressed the experiences of African American males attending a predominantly White university as undergirded by the social integration aspects of Tinto's model of academic and social integration. The methodology was case study. Sixteen semi-structured interviews were held with currently enrolled seniors to capture the lived experiences of their reasons for attending college as well as major influences that contributed to their persistence decisions. The results revealed …
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Date:
May 2011
Creator:
Garrett-Spencer, Jacqueline
Partner:
UNT Libraries