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Dissertation
The Lifecycle Barriers Influencing The Educational Decisions Of Black Males Toward Postsecondary Education
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2015
Abstract
In this study, the lifecycle barriers identified by five Black males were explored, and the circumstances presented to Black males that influenced their decision making and educational outcomes toward obtaining postsecondary degrees were examined. Literature focused on the lived experiences of five Black males and their decision-making process to attain a postsecondary degree. Two theoretical frameworks were used to gain insight into the ways in which equal access; subsystems; academics; social engagement; race; racism; and the influence of family, school, and other environments affected these five African-American males' decision making toward postsecondary education. The researcher determined what strategies, services, and programs most influenced the decision-making process for Black males to attend postsecondary schools. This knowledge was used to frame and help shape potential dialogue among academicians; policymakers; local, state, and federal government officials; prekindergarten programs; K-12 faculty and administrators; and social, economic, community, business, and workforce developers.
Details
- Title
- The Lifecycle Barriers Influencing The Educational Decisions Of Black Males Toward Postsecondary Education
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- Joyce C. Nichols (Committee Member)Karen L Rasmussen (Committee Member)Lusharon Wiley (Committee Member)Sherri Zimmerman (Committee Chair) - University of West Florida, School of Education
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 147
- Copyright
- Unpublished work©Jessica Annette Griffen
- Identifiers
- 99380090721606600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- Education; University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida