scholarly journals Manifestations of Athletic Identity in Black Male Collegiate Student-Athletes: Introduction of a Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-135
Author(s):  
Jonathan Howe
Keyword(s):  
Stereotype Threat ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Athletic Identity ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Athletic Departments ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Black Male Student ◽  
Collegiate Environment

The socialization of Black males into athletics leads to a heightened attention placed on their athletic identity. Once these student-athletes enter the collegiate environment, the institutions of higher education and associated athletic departments have neglected to holistically develop identity within Black male student-athletes. With this population representing less than 3% of the entire student-body population on college campuses (Harper, 2018), the support that they receive also does not help to counter the negative experiences that they have. Negative experiences then lead to negative outcomes such as becoming susceptible to stereotype threat and identity foreclosure. This paper presents a conceptual model to center race while connecting athletic identity within Black male student-athletes to their experiences on campus and the outcomes related to this identity.

scholarly journals Moving Beyond the Question of Education or Exploitation: The Dynamic Experiences of Black Male Student-Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Howe ◽  
Marc Johnston-Guerrero
Keyword(s):  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Critical Race ◽  
Athletic Departments ◽  
Race Theory ◽  
Black Male Student ◽  
Experience Education

When discussing the Black male student-athlete, dominant perspectives argue that they are being educated while another perspective argues that this population is being exploited. This article moves beyond the question of whether Black male student-athletes are being educated or exploited as we argue that both can happen. Utilizing Critical Race Theory, we highlight dominant perspectives about Black male student-athletes as well as offer an analysis of their experiences. The article provides the presentation of a fictive counterstory that portrays the notion that this population can experience education and exploitation. We conclude by offering a discussion about approaches that institutions and athletic departments can take to better serve Black male student-athletes, including adopting the Excellence Beyond Athletics approach (Cooper, 2016).

“We Got to Do Better”: Interactions Between School Counselors and Black Male Student-Athletes

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1_part_4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110400
Author(s):  
Paul C. Harris ◽  
Miray D. Seward ◽  
Renae D. Mayes ◽  
Liana Elopre ◽  
Ellie Wengert
Keyword(s):  
Critical Race Theory ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Black Male ◽  
School Counselor ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Semistructured Interview ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Black Male Student ◽  
Prior Experiences

This qualitative study explores the perspectives and experiences of Black male student-athletes with particular focus on their interactions with school counselors. It draws on nine participants selected through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. The Black male participants were current or former student-athletes at the high school and Division I levels. We developed and analyzed the semistructured interview questions through the lens of critical race theory. Using deductive data analysis techniques, we identified key factors that appear to shape interactions between Black male student-athletes and school counselors, including the perception of the school counselor role, a village of support, and prior experiences with school counselors. The results of this study have implications for school counselor practice, policy, and research.

Promoting the Academic Engagement and Success of Black Male Student-Athletes

2014 ◽  
Vol 97 (3) ◽  
pp. 180-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C. Harris ◽  
Erik M. Hines ◽  
Darren D. Kelly ◽  
Derick J. Williams ◽  
Bethany Bagley
Keyword(s):  
Black Male ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Black Male Student

Balancing Academics and Athletics in High School: A Phenomenological Study of Three Black Male Student Athletes

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C. Harris ◽  
Erik M. Hines ◽  
Renae D. Mayes ◽  
Antoinette Thomas ◽  
Bethany Bagley
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Male Student ◽  
Black Male Student
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