Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Herndon, Michael Keith
Author's Email Address	mherndon@vt.edu
URN	etd-04262001-203403
Title	The Role of Family in the Success of African American College Students
Degree	PhD
Department	Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Hirt, Joan B. Committee Chair Bird, Gloria W. Committee Member Creamer, Donald G. Committee Member Creamer, Elizabeth G. Committee Member Scott, Delores W. Committee Member
Keywords	family African American college students persistence
Date of Defense	2001-04-23
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract 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.
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