That Smart Dude: A Qualitative Investigation of the African American Male Scholar-Baller Identity

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 813-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhema D. Fuller ◽  
C. Keith Harrison ◽  
Scott J. Bukstein ◽  
Brandon E. Martin ◽  
S. Malia Lawrence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Urban Education ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
The Core ◽  
Demographic Group ◽  
Male College ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Practical Implications

The intersection of education, sport, and identity are important topics for urban education and educators. Using data collected from interviews with 27 African American male college athletes, the current study investigated the lived experiences of this demographic group as they formed ideas about “self” within the realm of higher education. Our findings revealed that their definition of masculinity was at the core of their identities. In addition, participants saw themselves as more than athletes—They were scholars and productive members of surrounding communities. Furthermore, interactions with women, teammates, and non-athletic peers influenced participants’ self-perceptions. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Artifacts and the Academic Motivation of African American Male Athletes

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Eric Bailey ◽  
Rhema Fuller
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Academic Motivation ◽  
College Athletes ◽  
The United States ◽  
Black College ◽  
Male Athletes ◽  
Historically Black College ◽  
College And University ◽  
Male College

This study sought to examine to examine the academic motivations of African American male college athletes at a historically Black college and university (HBCU). Self-determination theory (SDT) was incorporated as the theoretical framework. Data were collected via artifacts from seven African American male college athletes at a HBCU in the mid-southern region of the United States. Explanation of the artifacts by the participants revealed that they were motivated by their family, their faith, and their resiliency. Findings, and their implications for research and practice, are discussed and presented.

scholarly journals What’s Up with This Leadership Thing? Voices of African American Male College Undergraduates

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-74
Author(s):  
Tammie Preston-Cunningham ◽  
Berry Boyd ◽  
Chanda Elbert ◽  
Kim Dooley ◽  
Kelli Peck-Parrott
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Male ◽  
Male College
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document